Churton School vs Upokongaro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.9 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
Upokongaro School
Upokongaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
| Measure | Churton School Aramoho, Manawatū-Whanganui | Upokongaro School Upokongaro, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 111 | #103 of 111 |
| National rank | #1449 of 1,559 | #1507 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 119 | 90 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 524 |
| Total roll | 119 | 90 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.9% | 74.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aramoho | Upokongaro |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.churton.school.nz | www.upokongaro.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Churton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.4 vs 20.4).
- •Churton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 524).
- •Churton School does better on roll size (119 vs 90).
- •Churton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.6% vs -14.3%).
- •Churton School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 90.
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 Upokongaro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Churton School ranks higher (23.4 vs 20.4 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 Upokongaro School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Aramoho and Upokongaro in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churton School: 516. Upokongaro School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churton School and Upokongaro School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Churton School is 96th of 111 and Upokongaro School is 103rd of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).