Carlton School vs Foxton Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 61 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students
Foxton Beach School
Foxton Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
| Measure | Carlton School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Foxton Beach School Foxton Beach, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 111 | #92 of 111 |
| National rank | #1157 of 1,559 | #1422 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 265 | 110 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 507 |
| Total roll | 265 | 110 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | -26.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38.9% | 47.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Foxton Beach |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.carltonschool.co.nz | www.foxtonbeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Carlton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.6 vs 25.7).
- •Carlton School does better on roll size (265 vs 110).
- •Carlton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -26.5%).
- •Carlton School is the larger school with 265 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 Carlton School better than Foxton Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Carlton School ranks higher (37.6 vs 25.7 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 Carlton School and Foxton Beach School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Foxton Beach in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carlton School: 507. Foxton Beach School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carlton School and Foxton Beach School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carlton School is 63rd of 111 and Foxton Beach School is 92nd of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).