Coley Street School vs Manawatū College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
| Measure | Coley Street School Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū College Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 111 | #32 of 33 |
| National rank | #1437 of 1,559 | #463 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 219 | 295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 528 |
| Total roll | 219 | 295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.9% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 25.9% |
| Māori students | 64.4% | 44.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Foxton | Foxton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | coleystreet.spikeatschool.co.nz | www.manawatucollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Coley Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.0 vs 16.1).
- •Coley Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 528).
- •Manawatū College does better on roll size (295 vs 219).
- •Manawatū College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -12.9%).
- •Manawatū College is the larger school with 295 students compared with 219.
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 Coley Street School better than Manawatū College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Coley Street School ranks higher (25.0 vs 16.1 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 Coley Street School and Manawatū College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Foxton and Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coley Street School: 516. Manawatū College: 528. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coley Street School and Manawatū College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Coley Street School is 95th of 111 and Manawatū College is 32nd of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).