Churton School vs Coley Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 67 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
| Measure | Churton School Aramoho, Manawatū-Whanganui | Coley Street School Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 111 | #95 of 111 |
| National rank | #1449 of 1,559 | #1437 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 119 | 219 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 516 |
| Total roll | 119 | 219 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | -12.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.9% | 64.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aramoho | Foxton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.churton.school.nz | coleystreet.spikeatschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Coley Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.0 vs 23.4).
- •Coley Street School does better on roll size (219 vs 119).
- •Churton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.6% vs -12.9%).
- •Coley Street School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 119.
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 Churton School better than Coley Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Coley Street School ranks higher (25.0 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 Churton School and Coley Street School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Aramoho and Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churton School: 516. Coley Street School: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churton School and Coley Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Churton School is 96th of 111 and Coley Street School is 95th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).