Alfredton School vs Colyton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 54 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfredton School
Alfredton · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
| Measure | Alfredton School Alfredton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Colyton School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #19 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #574 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 24 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 433 |
| Total roll | 24 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -37% | 33.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Alfredton | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.alfredton.school.nz | www.colyton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Colyton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.4 vs 52.8).
- •Colyton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 434).
- •Colyton School does better on roll size (154 vs 24).
- •Colyton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs -37%).
- •Colyton School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 24.
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 Alfredton School better than Colyton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Colyton School ranks higher (62.4 vs 52.8 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 Alfredton School and Colyton School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Alfredton and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Alfredton School: 434. Colyton School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Alfredton School and Colyton School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Alfredton School is unranked and Colyton School is 19th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).