Durie Hill School vs Taonui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 57 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
Taonui School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
| Measure | Durie Hill School Durie Hill, Manawatū-Whanganui | Taonui School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 111 | #39 of 111 |
| National rank | #1039 of 1,559 | #909 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 189 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 462 |
| Total roll | 189 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.7% | 16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.7% | 18% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Durie Hill | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.duriehill.school.nz | www.taonui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taonui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.6 vs 43.2).
- •Taonui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 463).
- •Durie Hill School does better on roll size (189 vs 150).
- •Taonui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.8% vs -27.7%).
- •Durie Hill School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 150.
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 Taonui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taonui School ranks higher (48.6 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 Taonui School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Durie Hill and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Durie Hill School: 463. Taonui School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Durie Hill School and Taonui School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Durie Hill School is 49th of 111 and Taonui School is 39th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).