Arahunga School vs Mosston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students
| Measure | Arahunga School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui | Mosston School Westmere, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #22 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #661 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | – | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 124 | 181 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 444 |
| Total roll | 124 | 181 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90.4% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.7% | 24.9% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawhero | Westmere |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.arahunga.co.nz | www.mosston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mosston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 527).
- •Mosston School does better on roll size (181 vs 124).
- •Arahunga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.4% vs 10.9%).
- •Mosston School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 124.
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 Mosston 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 Mosston School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tawhero and Westmere in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arahunga School: 527. Mosston School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arahunga School and Mosston School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Arahunga School is unranked and Mosston School is 22nd of 111 among special school schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).