Longburn Adventist College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui 4866 · Palmerston North City
#13 of 33 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#284 of 486 nationally
About Longburn Adventist College
Longburn Adventist College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Longburn, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 220 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 13th of 33 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (51th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.2%; pacific students 24.5%; international students 7.3%.
There are 2 schools in Longburn; Longburn Adventist College ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)474
- Roll size (10%)220
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)79.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)47.1%
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 Longburn Adventist College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 220
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 79.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 47.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 24.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 7.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Longburn Adventist College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Longburn Adventist College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Longburn Adventist College has changed over time.
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Schools near Longburn Adventist College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 1.3 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 3.1 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 3.3 km away
Linton Camp School
Linton Camp · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 3.8 km away
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students · 4.0 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 4.1 km away
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 4.1 km away
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 4.2 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 4.3 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Totara College of Accelerated Learning
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78 students
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students
Hato Paora College
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Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
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Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Longburn Adventist College a good school?
Longburn Adventist College has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Longburn Adventist College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Longburn Adventist College ranks #13 of 33 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #284 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Longburn Adventist College?
Longburn Adventist College had 220 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Longburn Adventist College a primary school or a secondary school?
Longburn Adventist College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Longburn Adventist College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Longburn Adventist College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.