Cloverlea School vs Te Kura o Wairau
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 854 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cloverlea School
Cloverlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students
| Measure | Cloverlea School Cloverlea, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura o Wairau Highbury, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 111 | #109 of 111 |
| National rank | #1283 of 1,559 | #1533 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 247 | 156 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 541 |
| Total roll | 247 | 156 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28.2% | -17.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.8% | 64.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 31.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cloverlea | Highbury |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.cloverlea.school.nz | tekuraowairau.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Cloverlea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.7 vs 17.7).
- •Cloverlea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 541).
- •Cloverlea School does better on roll size (247 vs 156).
- •Te Kura o Wairau does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.1% vs -28.2%).
- •Cloverlea School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 156.
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 Cloverlea School better than Te Kura o Wairau?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cloverlea School ranks higher (31.7 vs 17.7 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 Cloverlea School and Te Kura o Wairau?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Cloverlea and Highbury in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cloverlea School: 494. Te Kura o Wairau: 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cloverlea School and Te Kura o Wairau rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Cloverlea School is 77th of 111 and Te Kura o Wairau is 109th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).