Faith City School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Springvale, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
#21 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#654 of 1,559 nationally
About Faith City School
Faith City School is a state integrated full primary school located in Springvale, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 157 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 21st of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (42th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.1%; pacific students 8.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)441
- Roll size (10%)157
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Faith City School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 441
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 157
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Faith City School has changed over time.
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Schools near Faith City School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students · 794 m away
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 907 m away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 1.5 km away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.7 km away
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 1.8 km away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 1.8 km away
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 1.8 km away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 1.8 km away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Pahiatua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Feilding · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
St Joseph's School (Taihape)
Taihape · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Faith City School a good school?
Faith City School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 of 111 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 Faith City School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Faith City School ranks #21 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #654 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Faith City School?
Faith City School had 157 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Faith City School a primary school or a secondary school?
Faith City School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Faith City School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Faith City School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.