Manawatū College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4848 · Horowhenua District
#32 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#463 of 486 nationally
About Manawatū College
Manawatū College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Foxton, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 295 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (36th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.4%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Foxton; Manawatū College ranks 5th of 5 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%)528
- Roll size (10%)295
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)25.9%
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 Manawatū College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 528
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 295
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 25.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 44.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- 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 Manawatū College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Manawatū College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Manawatū College has changed over time.
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Schools near Manawatū College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 449 m away
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 1.3 km away
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 1.7 km away
Foxton Beach School
Foxton Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 4.4 km away
Poroutawhao School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 9.6 km away
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 11 km away
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 11 km away
Koputaroa School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 13 km away
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Ratana · State composite · Years 1–13
66 students
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students
Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua
Ranana · State composite · Years 1–13
53 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Manawatū College a good school?
Manawatū College has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 Manawatū College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Manawatū College ranks #32 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #463 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Manawatū College?
Manawatū College had 295 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Manawatū College a primary school or a secondary school?
Manawatū College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Manawatū College?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Manawatū College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.