Schools in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
18 schools · 5,146 students · 12 state, 4 state integrated, 2 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 504.
Whanganui, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 18 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 5,146 students. By level there are 7 full primary, 5 contributing, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 composite; by sector 12 state, 4 state integrated, 2 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Whanganui's schools is 504, above the Manawatū-Whanganui median of 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
14 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Johns Hill School (78.4, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Whanganui Collegiate School (69.6, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Westmere School - Whanganui (65.1, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Whanganui High School (1,475 students), Cullinane College (492 students), St Johns Hill School (415 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Whanganui
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 178St Johns Hill SchoolWhanganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 416 · 415 students
- 270Whanganui Collegiate SchoolWhanganui · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 417 · 371 students
- 365Westmere School - WhanganuiWhanganui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 427 · 238 students
- 455Whanganui High SchoolWhanganui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 482 · 1,475 students
- 552Cullinane CollegeWhanganui · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 497 · 492 students
- 650Kaitoke School (Wanganui)Whanganui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 116 students
- 747St Mary's School (Wanganui)Whanganui · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 248 students
- 841Brunswick SchoolWhanganui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 110 students
- 938Carlton SchoolWhanganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 507 · 265 students
- 1031Whanganui IntermediateWhanganui · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 415 students
- 1128Keith Street SchoolWhanganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 528 · 179 students
- 1223Tawhero SchoolWhanganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 547 · 173 students
- 1319Aranui School (Wanganui)Whanganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 65 students
- 149Whanganui City CollegeWhanganui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 547 · 286 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Johns Hill School Whanganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 78.4 Top 25% | 416 | 415 |
| 2 | Whanganui Collegiate School Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 69.6 Top 25% | 417 | 371 |
| 3 | Westmere School - Whanganui Whanganui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 65.1 Top 50% | 427 | 238 |
| 4 | Whanganui High School Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 55.1 Top 50% | 482 | 1,475 |
| 5 | Cullinane College Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 52.2 Top 50% | 497 | 492 |
| 6 | Kaitoke School (Wanganui) Whanganui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 50.2 Top 50% | 453 | 116 |
| 7 | St Mary's School (Wanganui) Whanganui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.6 Lower 50% | 469 | 248 |
| 8 | Brunswick School Whanganui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.0 Lower 50% | 474 | 110 |
| 9 | Carlton School Whanganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 37.6 Lower 50% | 507 | 265 |
| 10 | Whanganui Intermediate Whanganui · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 30.6 Lower 50% | 505 | 415 |
| 11 | Keith Street School Whanganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.8 Lower 50% | 528 | 179 |
| 12 | Tawhero School Whanganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 23.1 Lower 50% | 547 | 173 |
| 13 | Aranui School (Wanganui) Whanganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 19.4 Lower 50% | 536 | 65 |
| 14 | Whanganui City College Whanganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 9.3 Lower 50% | 547 | 286 |
Other schools in Whanganui
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Aberfeldy School
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whanganui?
St Johns Hill School is the highest-ranked school in Whanganui with a Success Index (NZ) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whanganui?
Whanganui has 18 schools (5 contributing, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 7 full primary, 1 intermediate, 1 composite) educating 5,146 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whanganui?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whanganui is 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.