Awatapu College vs West End School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 315 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
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
| Measure | Awatapu College West End, Manawatū-Whanganui | West End School (P North) Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 33 | #26 of 111 |
| National rank | #324 of 486 | #771 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 869 | 358 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 458 |
| Total roll | 869 | 358 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.2% | 0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49% | – |
| Māori students | 32.8% | 32.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 9.2% |
| International students | 2.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | West End | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.awatapu.school.nz | www.westend.school.nz |
The verdict
- •West End School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.3 vs 37.1).
- •West End School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 492).
- •Awatapu College does better on roll size (869 vs 358).
- •West End School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.9% vs -2.2%).
- •Awatapu College is the larger school with 869 students compared with 358.
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 West End School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), West End School (P North) ranks higher (54.3 vs 37.1 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 Awatapu College and West End School (P North)?
About 315 m in a straight line, between West End and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awatapu College: 492. West End School (P North): 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awatapu College and West End School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Awatapu College is 17th of 33 and West End School (P North) is 26th of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).