Castlecliff School vs Tangimoana School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 45 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlecliff School
Castlecliff · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
| Measure | Castlecliff School Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui | Tangimoana School Tangimoana, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1517 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 163 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 535 |
| Total roll | 163 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | -30.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 67.5% | 56.3% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Castlecliff | Tangimoana |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | castlecliff.school.nz/ | www.tangimoana.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Castlecliff School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.3 vs 15.2).
- •Castlecliff School does better on roll size (163 vs 16).
- •Castlecliff School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.8% vs -30.4%).
- •Castlecliff School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 16.
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 Castlecliff School better than Tangimoana School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Castlecliff School ranks higher (19.3 vs 15.2 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 Castlecliff School and Tangimoana School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Castlecliff and Tangimoana in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Castlecliff School: 535. Tangimoana School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Castlecliff School and Tangimoana School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Castlecliff School is 106th of 111 and Tangimoana School is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).