Ballance School vs Woodville School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 9.4 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
Woodville School
Woodville · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
| Measure | Ballance School Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui | Woodville School Woodville, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #83 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1320 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 23 | 122 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 507 |
| Total roll | 23 | 122 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.7% | 43.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 53.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pahiatua | Woodville |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ballance.school.nz/ | www.woodville.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Woodville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.4 vs 24.2).
- •Ballance School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 507).
- •Woodville School does better on roll size (122 vs 23).
- •Woodville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.9% vs -22.7%).
- •Woodville School is the larger school with 122 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ballance School better than Woodville School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodville School ranks higher (30.4 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 Woodville School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Pahiatua and Woodville in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ballance School: 504. Woodville School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ballance School and Woodville School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ballance School is unranked and Woodville School is 83rd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).