Awatapu College vs Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.3 km 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
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Awatapu College West End, Manawatū-Whanganui | Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 33 | #66 of 111 |
| National rank | #324 of 486 | #1174 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 869 | 330 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 517 |
| Total roll | 869 | 330 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.2% | 7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49% | – |
| Māori students | 32.8% | 53.9% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| International students | 2.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | West End | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.awatapu.school.nz | www.monrad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (37.1 vs 36.8).
- •Awatapu College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 517).
- •Awatapu College does better on roll size (869 vs 330).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.4% vs -2.2%).
- •Awatapu College is the larger school with 869 students compared with 330.
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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West End and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awatapu College: 492. Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awatapu College and Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Awatapu College is 17th of 33 and Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is 66th of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).