Awatapu College vs Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 703 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
West End · State activity centre
| Measure | Awatapu College West End, Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi West End, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #17 of 33 | – |
| National rank | #324 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 869 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 569 |
| Total roll | 869 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49% | – |
| Māori students | 32.8% | – |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | – |
| International students | 2.2% | – |
| suburb or town | West End | West End |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.awatapu.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Awatapu College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 569).
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 Awatapu College better than Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi?
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 Awatapu College and Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi?
About 703 m in a straight line, between West End and West End in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awatapu College: 492. Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awatapu College and Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Awatapu College is 17th of 33 and Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).