Aberfeldy School vs Ohura Valley Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 108 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
Ohura Valley Primary
Ohura · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
| Measure | Aberfeldy School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Ohura Valley Primary Ohura, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 17 | 9 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 568 | 565 |
| Total roll | 17 | 9 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 33.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.3% | 55.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Ohura |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.aberfeldy.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Ohura Valley Primary scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (12.3 vs 10.6).
- •Ohura Valley Primary does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (565 vs 568).
- •Aberfeldy School does better on roll size (17 vs 9).
- •Ohura Valley Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs -15.4%).
- •Aberfeldy School is the larger school with 17 students compared with 9.
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 Ohura Valley Primary?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ohura Valley Primary ranks higher (12.3 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 Ohura Valley Primary?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Ohura in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberfeldy School: 568. Ohura Valley Primary: 565. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberfeldy School and Ohura Valley Primary rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aberfeldy School is unranked and Ohura Valley Primary is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).