Aberfeldy School vs Te Kura o Ngāpuke
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 101 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
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
| Measure | Aberfeldy School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura o Ngāpuke Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 17 | 21 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 568 | 562 |
| Total roll | 17 | 21 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | -52.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.3% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.aberfeldy.school.nz/ | ngapukeschool.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (10.6 vs 11.3).
- •Te Kura o Ngāpuke does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (562 vs 568).
- •Te Kura o Ngāpuke does better on roll size (21 vs 17).
- •Aberfeldy School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.4% vs -52.1%).
- •Te Kura o Ngāpuke is the larger school with 21 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 Te Kura o Ngāpuke?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aberfeldy School and Te Kura o Ngāpuke?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberfeldy School: 568. Te Kura o Ngāpuke: 562. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberfeldy School and Te Kura o Ngāpuke rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aberfeldy School is unranked and Te Kura o Ngāpuke is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).