Cullinane College vs Totara College of Accelerated Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 96 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
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students
| Measure | Cullinane College Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Totara College of Accelerated Learning Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 33 | #18 of 33 |
| National rank | #220 of 486 | #333 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 492 | 78 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 498 |
| Total roll | 492 | 78 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 46.8% | 17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76.4% | – |
| Māori students | 36.2% | 20.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 7.7% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Dannevirke |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.cullinanecollege.school.nz | www.totaracollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cullinane College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 36.2).
- •Cullinane College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (497 vs 498).
- •Cullinane College does better on roll size (492 vs 78).
- •Cullinane College does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.8% vs 17.5%).
- •Cullinane College is the larger school with 492 students compared with 78.
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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cullinane College ranks higher (52.2 vs 36.2 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 Cullinane College and Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Dannevirke in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cullinane College: 497. Totara College of Accelerated Learning: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cullinane College and Totara College of Accelerated Learning rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Cullinane College is 9th of 33 and Totara College of Accelerated Learning is 18th of 33 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).