Cullinane College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4542 · Whanganui District
#9 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#220 of 486 nationally
About Cullinane College
Cullinane College is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 492 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 9th of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (76th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.2%; pacific students 6.9%; international students 1.8%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Cullinane College ranks 5th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)497
- Roll size (10%)492
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)46.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)76.4%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cullinane College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 497
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 492
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 46.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 76.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 36.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cullinane College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Cullinane College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Cullinane College has changed over time.
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Schools near Cullinane College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students · 247 m away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 981 m away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 1.0 km away
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 1.4 km away
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 1.5 km away
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 1.8 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.9 km away
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 1.9 km away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 2.0 km away
Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students
Hato Paora College
Feilding · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
110 students
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cullinane College a good school?
Cullinane College has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 of 33 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cullinane College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Cullinane College ranks #9 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #220 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cullinane College?
Cullinane College had 492 students in 2026, a change of +47% over five years.
Is Cullinane College a primary school or a secondary school?
Cullinane College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Cullinane College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cullinane College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.