Ballance School vs Pahiatua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 6.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballance School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Pahiatua School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
| Measure | Ballance School Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui | Pahiatua School Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #60 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1146 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 23 | 335 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 478 |
| Total roll | 23 | 335 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.7% | -14.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 36.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 9.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pahiatua | Pahiatua |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ballance.school.nz/ | www.pahiatua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pahiatua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.1 vs 24.2).
- •Pahiatua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (478 vs 504).
- •Pahiatua School does better on roll size (335 vs 23).
- •Pahiatua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.4% vs -22.7%).
- •Pahiatua School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 23.
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 Ballance School better than Pahiatua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pahiatua School ranks higher (38.1 vs 24.2 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 Ballance School and Pahiatua School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Pahiatua and Pahiatua in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ballance School: 504. Pahiatua School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ballance School and Pahiatua School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ballance School is unranked and Pahiatua School is 60th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).