Aberfeldy School vs Mangamahu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 9.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfeldy School
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Mangamahu Primary School
Mangamahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
| Measure | Aberfeldy School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Mangamahu Primary School Mangamahu, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 17 | 7 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 568 | 553 |
| Total roll | 17 | 7 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.3% | 42.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Mangamahu |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.aberfeldy.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Mangamahu Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (12.8 vs 10.6).
- •Mangamahu Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (553 vs 568).
- •Aberfeldy School does better on roll size (17 vs 7).
- •Mangamahu Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -15.4%).
- •Aberfeldy School is the larger school with 17 students compared with 7.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aberfeldy School better than Mangamahu Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangamahu Primary School ranks higher (12.8 vs 10.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aberfeldy School and Mangamahu Primary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Mangamahu in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberfeldy School: 568. Mangamahu Primary School: 553. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberfeldy School and Mangamahu Primary School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aberfeldy School is unranked and Mangamahu Primary School is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).