Secondary Schools by NCEA Level 2 Attainment in Whanganui District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who left with at least NCEA Level 2 (Ministry of Education), for schools with 30 or more leavers. Listed with official 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)NCEA L2: 93.3%
- 252Cullinane CollegeWhanganui · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)NCEA L2: 87.5%
- 355Whanganui High SchoolWhanganui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)NCEA L2: 81.9%
- 440Whanganui Girls' CollegeWhanganui East · State Secondary (Year 9-15)NCEA L2: 81%
- 59Whanganui City CollegeWhanganui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)NCEA L2: 53.6%
| # | School | Sector | NCEA L2 | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whanganui Collegiate School Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 93.3% | 69.6 Top 25% | 417 | 371 |
| 2 | Cullinane College Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 87.5% | 52.2 Top 50% | 497 | 492 |
| 3 | Whanganui High School Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 81.9% | 55.1 Top 50% | 482 | 1,475 |
| 4 | Whanganui Girls' College Whanganui East · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 81% | 39.8 Lower 50% | 493 | 362 |
| 5 | Whanganui City College Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 53.6% | 9.3 Lower 50% | 547 | 286 |
Whanganui Collegiate School in Whanganui leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment in Whanganui District with NCEA L2 93.3%. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are state, 2 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Manawatū-Whanganui secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment 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 ncea results school in Whanganui District?
Whanganui Collegiate School in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui ranks first among secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment in Whanganui District with NCEA L2 93.3% (Equity Index (EQI): 417).
How are secondary schools by ncea level 2 attainment in Whanganui District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who left with at least NCEA Level 2 (Ministry of Education), for schools with 30 or more leavers. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.