Ballance School vs St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 6.9 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
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Pahiatua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
| Measure | Ballance School Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #23 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #690 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 23 | 128 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 441 |
| Total roll | 23 | 128 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.7% | 16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 22.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pahiatua | Pahiatua |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ballance.school.nz/ | www.stanthony.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.0 vs 24.2).
- •St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 504).
- •St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) does better on roll size (128 vs 23).
- •St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.5% vs -22.7%).
- •St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) is the larger school with 128 students compared with 23.
- •Ballance School is a state school while St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) ranks higher (57.0 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 St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Pahiatua and Pahiatua in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ballance School: 504. St Anthony's School (Pahiatua): 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ballance School and St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ballance School is unranked and St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) is 23rd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).