Colyton School vs Kiwitea School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Kiwitea School
Kiwitea · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
| Measure | Colyton School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | Kiwitea School Kiwitea, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 111 | #48 of 111 |
| National rank | #574 of 1,559 | #1012 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 154 | 70 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 455 |
| Total roll | 154 | 70 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.3% | -13% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Kiwitea |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.colyton.school.nz | kiwitea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Colyton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.4 vs 44.3).
- •Colyton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 455).
- •Colyton School does better on roll size (154 vs 70).
- •Colyton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs -13%).
- •Colyton School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 70.
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 Colyton School better than Kiwitea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Colyton School ranks higher (62.4 vs 44.3 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 Colyton School and Kiwitea School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Kiwitea in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Colyton School: 433. Kiwitea School: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Colyton School and Kiwitea School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Colyton School is 19th of 111 and Kiwitea School is 48th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).