Castlecliff School vs Te Kura o Kokohuia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
| Measure | Castlecliff School Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura o Kokohuia Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 111 | #24 of 33 |
| National rank | #1517 of 1,559 | #404 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 163 | 230 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 532 |
| Total roll | 163 | 230 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | 57.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 67.5% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Castlecliff | Castlecliff |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | castlecliff.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.7 vs 19.3).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 535).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll size (230 vs 163).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.3% vs -10.8%).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia is the larger school with 230 students compared with 163.
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 Te Kura o Kokohuia?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Kokohuia ranks higher (25.7 vs 19.3 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 Te Kura o Kokohuia?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Castlecliff and Castlecliff in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Castlecliff School: 535. Te Kura o Kokohuia: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Castlecliff School and Te Kura o Kokohuia rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Castlecliff School is 106th of 111 and Te Kura o Kokohuia is 24th of 33 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).