Best state integrated schools in Whanganui District (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 5 schools in Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 170Whanganui Collegiate SchoolWhanganui · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 417 · 371 students
- 259Faith City SchoolSpringvale · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 441 · 157 students
- 352Cullinane CollegeWhanganui · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 497 · 492 students
- 447St Mary's School (Wanganui)Whanganui · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 248 students
- 546St Anne's School (Wanganui)Whanganui East · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 459 · 223 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whanganui Collegiate School Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 69.6 Top 25% | 417 | 371 |
| 2 | Faith City School Springvale · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 58.7 Top 50% | 441 | 157 |
| 3 | Cullinane College Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 52.2 Top 50% | 497 | 492 |
| 4 | St Mary's School (Wanganui) Whanganui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.6 Lower 50% | 469 | 248 |
| 5 | St Anne's School (Wanganui) Whanganui East · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 45.5 Lower 50% | 459 | 223 |
Whanganui Collegiate School in Whanganui leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Whanganui District with a Success Index (NZ) of 69.6. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Manawatū-Whanganui state integrated schools rankings, every school on the Whanganui District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Whanganui District?
Whanganui Collegiate School in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui ranks first among state integrated schools in Whanganui District with a Success Index (NZ) of 69.6 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 417).
How are state integrated schools in Whanganui District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.