Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Whanganui District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). 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)UE: 84.4%
- 252Cullinane CollegeWhanganui · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 76.4%
- 340Whanganui Girls' CollegeWhanganui East · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 65.8%
- 455Whanganui High SchoolWhanganui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 63.5%
- 59Whanganui City CollegeWhanganui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 32.1%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whanganui Collegiate School Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 84.4% | 69.6 Top 25% | 417 | 371 |
| 2 | Cullinane College Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 76.4% | 52.2 Top 50% | 497 | 492 |
| 3 | Whanganui Girls' College Whanganui East · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 65.8% | 39.8 Lower 50% | 493 | 362 |
| 4 | Whanganui High School Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 63.5% | 55.1 Top 50% | 482 | 1,475 |
| 5 | Whanganui City College Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 32.1% | 9.3 Lower 50% | 547 | 286 |
Whanganui Collegiate School in Whanganui leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Whanganui District with UE 84.4%. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are state, 2 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Manawatū-Whanganui secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Whanganui District?
Whanganui Collegiate School in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Whanganui District with UE 84.4% (Equity Index (EQI): 417).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Whanganui District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). 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.