Aokautere School vs Terrace End School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aokautere School
Aokautere · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Aokautere School Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui | Terrace End School Terrace End, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 111 | #68 of 111 |
| National rank | #216 of 1,559 | #1185 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 162 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 505 |
| Total roll | 162 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 38.7% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aokautere | Terrace End |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.aokautere.school.nz | www.terrace-end.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aokautere School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 36.3).
- •Aokautere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 505).
- •Terrace End School does better on roll size (222 vs 162).
- •Terrace End School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs 12.9%).
- •Terrace End School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 162.
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 Aokautere School better than Terrace End School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aokautere School ranks higher (77.4 vs 36.3 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 Aokautere School and Terrace End School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Aokautere and Terrace End in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aokautere School: 393. Terrace End School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aokautere School and Terrace End School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aokautere School is 3rd of 111 and Terrace End School is 68th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).