Ballance School vs Terrace End School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 16 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
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Ballance School Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui | Terrace End School Terrace End, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #68 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1185 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 23 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 505 |
| Total roll | 23 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.7% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 38.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pahiatua | Terrace End |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ballance.school.nz/ | www.terrace-end.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Terrace End School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.3 vs 24.2).
- •Ballance School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 505).
- •Terrace End School does better on roll size (222 vs 23).
- •Terrace End School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -22.7%).
- •Terrace End School is the larger school with 222 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 Terrace End School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Terrace End School ranks higher (36.3 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 Terrace End School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Pahiatua and Terrace End in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ballance School: 504. Terrace End School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ballance School and Terrace End School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ballance School is unranked and Terrace End School is 68th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).