Dannevirke South School vs Ruahine School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 8.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Ruahine School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
| Measure | Dannevirke South School Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui | Ruahine School Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 111 | #29 of 111 |
| National rank | #1352 of 1,559 | #774 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 270 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 451 |
| Total roll | 270 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | 5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 49.6% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dannevirke | Dannevirke |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.dannevirkesouth.school.nz | www.ruahine.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ruahine School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.1 vs 28.8).
- •Ruahine School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 504).
- •Dannevirke South School does better on roll size (270 vs 167).
- •Ruahine School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.1% vs -1.9%).
- •Dannevirke South School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 167.
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 Dannevirke South School better than Ruahine School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ruahine School ranks higher (54.1 vs 28.8 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 Dannevirke South School and Ruahine School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Dannevirke and Dannevirke in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dannevirke South School: 504. Ruahine School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dannevirke South School and Ruahine School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Dannevirke South School is 86th of 111 and Ruahine School is 29th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).