Cullinane College vs St Anne's School (Wanganui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Cullinane College Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Anne's School (Wanganui) Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 33 | #46 of 111 |
| National rank | #220 of 486 | #990 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 492 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 459 |
| Total roll | 492 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 46.8% | -16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76.4% | – |
| Māori students | 36.2% | 30.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.cullinanecollege.school.nz | www.stannes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cullinane College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 45.5).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 497).
- •Cullinane College does better on roll size (492 vs 223).
- •Cullinane College does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.8% vs -16.5%).
- •Cullinane College is the larger school with 492 students compared with 223.
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 Cullinane College better than St Anne's School (Wanganui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cullinane College ranks higher (52.2 vs 45.5 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 Cullinane College and St Anne's School (Wanganui)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui East in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cullinane College: 497. St Anne's School (Wanganui): 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cullinane College and St Anne's School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Cullinane College is 9th of 33 and St Anne's School (Wanganui) is 46th of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).