Nga Tawa Diocesan School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4741 · Rangitikei District
#3 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#76 of 486 nationally
About Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Nga Tawa Diocesan School is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Marton, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 193 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15%; pacific students 2.1%; international students 8.3%.
There are 8 schools in Marton; Nga Tawa Diocesan School ranks 1st of 7 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%)431
- Roll size (10%)193
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)96.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)93.5%
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 Nga Tawa Diocesan School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 431
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 193
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 96.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 93.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 8.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Nga Tawa Diocesan School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Nga Tawa Diocesan School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Nga Tawa Diocesan School has changed over time.
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Schools near Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students · 1.3 km away
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.6 km away
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 2.1 km away
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 2.5 km away
James Cook School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 2.5 km away
Huntley School (Marton)
Marton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 3.2 km away
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 7.9 km away
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 11 km away
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 12 km away
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
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789 students
Whanganui Collegiate School
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Cornerstone Christian School
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612 students
Longburn Adventist College
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Cullinane College
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Totara College of Accelerated Learning
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nga Tawa Diocesan School a good school?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Nga Tawa Diocesan School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School ranks #3 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #76 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Nga Tawa Diocesan School?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School had 193 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Nga Tawa Diocesan School a primary school or a secondary school?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Nga Tawa Diocesan School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nga Tawa Diocesan School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.