Churton School vs Whanganui East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.0 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
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
| Measure | Churton School Aramoho, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui East School Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 111 | #111 of 111 |
| National rank | #1449 of 1,559 | #1541 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 119 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 547 |
| Total roll | 119 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | -11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.9% | 68.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aramoho | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.churton.school.nz | www.whanganuieast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Churton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.4 vs 16.6).
- •Churton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 547).
- •Whanganui East School does better on roll size (167 vs 119).
- •Churton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.6% vs -11.1%).
- •Whanganui East School is the larger school with 167 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 Whanganui East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Churton School ranks higher (23.4 vs 16.6 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 Whanganui East School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Aramoho and Whanganui East in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churton School: 516. Whanganui East School: 547. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churton School and Whanganui East School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Churton School is 96th of 111 and Whanganui East School is 111th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).