Churton School vs Whanganui Girls' College
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
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students
| Measure | Churton School Aramoho, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui Girls' College Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 111 | #15 of 33 |
| National rank | #1449 of 1,559 | #307 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 119 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 493 |
| Total roll | 119 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | -3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.8% |
| Māori students | 47.9% | 33.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 3.3% |
| suburb or town | Aramoho | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.churton.school.nz | www.whanganui-girls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whanganui Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.8 vs 23.4).
- •Whanganui Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (493 vs 516).
- •Whanganui Girls' College does better on roll size (362 vs 119).
- •Whanganui Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3% vs -9.6%).
- •Whanganui Girls' College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 119.
- •Churton School is co-educational and Whanganui Girls' College is girls.
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 Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whanganui Girls' College ranks higher (39.8 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 Whanganui Girls' College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Aramoho and Whanganui East in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churton School: 516. Whanganui Girls' College: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churton School and Whanganui Girls' College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Churton School is 96th of 111 and Whanganui Girls' College is 15th of 33 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).