Dannevirke South School vs Totara College of Accelerated Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.7 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
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students
| Measure | Dannevirke South School Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui | Totara College of Accelerated Learning Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 111 | #18 of 33 |
| National rank | #1352 of 1,559 | #333 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 270 | 78 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 498 |
| Total roll | 270 | 78 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | 17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 49.6% | 20.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dannevirke | Dannevirke |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.dannevirkesouth.school.nz | www.totaracollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Totara College of Accelerated Learning scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.2 vs 28.8).
- •Totara College of Accelerated Learning does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 504).
- •Dannevirke South School does better on roll size (270 vs 78).
- •Totara College of Accelerated Learning does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.5% vs -1.9%).
- •Dannevirke South School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 78.
- •Dannevirke South School is a state school while Totara College of Accelerated Learning is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
On the Success Index (NZ), Totara College of Accelerated Learning ranks higher (36.2 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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Dannevirke and Dannevirke in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dannevirke South School: 504. Totara College of Accelerated Learning: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dannevirke South School and Totara College of Accelerated Learning rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Dannevirke South School is 86th of 111 and Totara College of Accelerated Learning is 18th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).