Aberfeldy School vs Taumarunui Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 100 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
Taumarunui Primary School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
147 students
| Measure | Aberfeldy School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Taumarunui Primary School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #102 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1499 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 17 | 147 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 568 | 554 |
| Total roll | 17 | 147 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.3% | 75.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.aberfeldy.school.nz/ | www.taumarunui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taumarunui Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.0 vs 10.6).
- •Taumarunui Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (554 vs 568).
- •Taumarunui Primary School does better on roll size (147 vs 17).
- •Taumarunui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs -15.4%).
- •Taumarunui Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 17.
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 Taumarunui Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taumarunui Primary School ranks higher (21.0 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 Taumarunui Primary School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberfeldy School: 568. Taumarunui Primary School: 554. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberfeldy School and Taumarunui Primary School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aberfeldy School is unranked and Taumarunui Primary School is 102nd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).