Coley Street School vs St Mary's School (Foxton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 756 m 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
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
| Measure | Coley Street School Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (Foxton) Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1437 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 219 | 38 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 509 |
| Total roll | 219 | 38 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.9% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 64.4% | 47.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Foxton | Foxton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | coleystreet.spikeatschool.co.nz | www.stmarysfoxton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (25.0 vs 25.0).
- •St Mary's School (Foxton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 516).
- •Coley Street School does better on roll size (219 vs 38).
- •St Mary's School (Foxton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -12.9%).
- •Coley Street School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 38.
- •Coley Street School is a state school while St Mary's School (Foxton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's School (Foxton)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coley Street School and St Mary's School (Foxton)?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Foxton and Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coley Street School: 516. St Mary's School (Foxton): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coley Street School and St Mary's School (Foxton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Coley Street School is 95th of 111 and St Mary's School (Foxton) is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).