Aranui School (Wanganui) vs Mosston School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aranui School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
65 students
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students
| Measure | Aranui School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Mosston School Westmere, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 111 | #22 of 111 |
| National rank | #1516 of 1,559 | #661 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 65 | 181 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 444 |
| Total roll | 65 | 181 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 60% | 24.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Westmere |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | www.mosston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mosston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.4 vs 19.4).
- •Mosston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 536).
- •Mosston School does better on roll size (181 vs 65).
- •Mosston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs 4.7%).
- •Mosston School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 65.
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 Aranui School (Wanganui) better than Mosston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mosston School ranks higher (58.4 vs 19.4 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 Aranui School (Wanganui) and Mosston School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Westmere in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aranui School (Wanganui): 536. Mosston School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aranui School (Wanganui) and Mosston School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aranui School (Wanganui) is 105th of 111 and Mosston School is 22nd of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).