Aranui School (Wanganui) vs Tangimoana School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 47 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
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
| Measure | Aranui School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Tangimoana School Tangimoana, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1516 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 65 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 535 |
| Total roll | 65 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | -30.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 60% | 56.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Tangimoana |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | www.tangimoana.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aranui School (Wanganui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.4 vs 15.2).
- •Tangimoana School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 536).
- •Aranui School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (65 vs 16).
- •Aranui School (Wanganui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs -30.4%).
- •Aranui School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 65 students compared with 16.
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 Tangimoana School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aranui School (Wanganui) ranks higher (19.4 vs 15.2 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 Tangimoana School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Tangimoana in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aranui School (Wanganui): 536. Tangimoana School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aranui School (Wanganui) and Tangimoana School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aranui School (Wanganui) is 105th of 111 and Tangimoana School is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).