Brunswick School vs Churton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick School
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
| Measure | Brunswick School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Churton School Aramoho, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 111 | #96 of 111 |
| National rank | #1086 of 1,559 | #1449 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 110 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 516 |
| Total roll | 110 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 68.7% | -9.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.5% | 47.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Aramoho |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.brunswick.school.nz | www.churton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Brunswick School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.0 vs 23.4).
- •Brunswick School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 516).
- •Churton School does better on roll size (119 vs 110).
- •Brunswick School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.7% vs -9.6%).
- •Churton School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 110.
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 Brunswick School better than Churton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Brunswick School ranks higher (41.0 vs 23.4 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 Brunswick School and Churton School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Aramoho in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brunswick School: 474. Churton School: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brunswick School and Churton School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Brunswick School is 55th of 111 and Churton School is 96th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).