Arahunga School vs Faith City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
| Measure | Arahunga School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui | Faith City School Springvale, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #21 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #654 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 124 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 441 |
| Total roll | 124 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90.4% | 8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.7% | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawhero | Springvale |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.arahunga.co.nz | www.faithcity.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Faith City School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 527).
- •Faith City School does better on roll size (157 vs 124).
- •Arahunga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.4% vs 8.5%).
- •Faith City School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 124.
- •Arahunga School is a state school while Faith City School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arahunga School better than Faith City School?
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 Arahunga School and Faith City School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tawhero and Springvale in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arahunga School: 527. Faith City School: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arahunga School and Faith City School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Arahunga School is unranked and Faith City School is 21st of 111 among special school schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).