Whanganui City College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4541 · Whanganui District
#33 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#483 of 486 nationally
About Whanganui City College
Whanganui City College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 286 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 9.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (34th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 74.8%; pacific students 8.4%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Whanganui City College ranks 16th of 16 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%)547
- Roll size (10%)286
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)53.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)32.1%
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 Whanganui City College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 547
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 286
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 53.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 32.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 74.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.4%
- 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 Whanganui City College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Whanganui City College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Whanganui City College has changed over time.
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Schools near Whanganui City College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 446 m away
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 720 m away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 724 m away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 1.0 km away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.3 km away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 1.4 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 1.5 km away
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Putiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.7 km away
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.9 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Tupoho
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
179 students
Te Kura aa Iwi o Ngaati Kauwhata
Feilding · State composite · Years 1–13
58 students
Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
408 students
Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua
Ranana · State composite · Years 1–13
53 students
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Ratana · State composite · Years 1–13
66 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whanganui City College a good school?
Whanganui City College has a Success Index (NZ) of 9.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Whanganui City College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whanganui City College ranks #33 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #483 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whanganui City College?
Whanganui City College had 286 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Whanganui City College a primary school or a secondary school?
Whanganui City College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whanganui City College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whanganui City College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.