Colyton School vs Lytton Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 6.2 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
Lytton Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students
| Measure | Colyton School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | Lytton Street School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 111 | #53 of 111 |
| National rank | #574 of 1,559 | #1083 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 154 | 582 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 478 |
| Total roll | 154 | 582 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.3% | -1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 33% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.colyton.school.nz | www.lyttonstreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Colyton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.4 vs 41.2).
- •Colyton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 478).
- •Lytton Street School does better on roll size (582 vs 154).
- •Colyton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs -1.5%).
- •Lytton Street School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 154.
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 Lytton Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Colyton School ranks higher (62.4 vs 41.2 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 Lytton Street School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Colyton School: 433. Lytton Street School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Colyton School and Lytton Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Colyton School is 19th of 111 and Lytton Street School is 53rd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).