Durie Hill School vs St Anne's School (Wanganui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Durie Hill School Durie Hill, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Anne's School (Wanganui) Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 111 | #46 of 111 |
| National rank | #1039 of 1,559 | #990 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 189 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 459 |
| Total roll | 189 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.7% | -16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.7% | 30.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Durie Hill | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.duriehill.school.nz | www.stannes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.5 vs 43.2).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 463).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (223 vs 189).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.5% vs -27.7%).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 223 students compared with 189.
- •Durie Hill School is a state school while St Anne's School (Wanganui) 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 Durie Hill School better than St Anne's School (Wanganui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anne's School (Wanganui) ranks higher (45.5 vs 43.2 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 Durie Hill School and St Anne's School (Wanganui)?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Durie Hill and Whanganui East in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Durie Hill School: 463. St Anne's School (Wanganui): 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Durie Hill School and St Anne's School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Durie Hill School is 49th of 111 and St Anne's School (Wanganui) is 46th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).