Whanganui Girls' College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui 4540 · Whanganui District
#15 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#307 of 486 nationally
About Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui Girls' College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Whanganui East, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 362 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 15th of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.1%; pacific students 9.1%; international students 3.3%.
There are 3 schools in Whanganui East; Whanganui Girls' College ranks 2nd of 3 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%)493
- Roll size (10%)362
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)65.8%
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 Girls' College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 493
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 362
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 65.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 33.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Whanganui Girls' College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Whanganui Girls' College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Whanganui Girls' College has changed over time.
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Schools near Whanganui Girls' College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 804 m away
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 945 m away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students · 956 m away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 981 m away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.0 km away
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 1.5 km away
Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students · 1.5 km away
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 1.8 km away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 1.8 km away
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 2.1 km away
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State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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893 students
Freyberg High School
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Dannevirke High School
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Ruapehu College
Ohakune · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
246 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whanganui Girls' College a good school?
Whanganui Girls' College has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Girls' College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whanganui Girls' College ranks #15 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #307 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whanganui Girls' College?
Whanganui Girls' College had 362 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Whanganui Girls' College a primary school or a secondary school?
Whanganui Girls' College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whanganui Girls' College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whanganui Girls' College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.