Horowhenua College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui 5540 · Horowhenua District
#16 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#316 of 486 nationally
About Horowhenua College
Horowhenua College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Levin, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 893 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 16th of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (72th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.3%; pacific students 21.5%; international students 1.6%.
There are 12 schools in Levin; Horowhenua College ranks 4th of 11 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%)495
- Roll size (10%)893
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)58.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)37.6%
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 Horowhenua College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 495
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 893
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 58.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 37.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 36.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Horowhenua College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Horowhenua College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Horowhenua College has changed over time.
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Schools near Horowhenua College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Levin · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
186 students · 340 m away
Levin School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
267 students · 618 m away
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students · 803 m away
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students · 940 m away
Levin East School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
405 students · 1.7 km away
Waiopehu College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
540 students · 1.7 km away
Levin Teen Parent Unit
Levin · State teen parent unit
· 1.7 km away
Taitoko School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 2.1 km away
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students · 2.1 km away
Ohau School
Ohau · State full primary · Years 1–8
159 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students
Ruapehu College
Ohakune · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
246 students
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Horowhenua College a good school?
Horowhenua College has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 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 Horowhenua College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Horowhenua College ranks #16 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #316 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Horowhenua College?
Horowhenua College had 893 students in 2026, a change of +58% over five years.
Is Horowhenua College a primary school or a secondary school?
Horowhenua College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Horowhenua College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Horowhenua College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.