Durie Hill School vs Whanganui East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.8 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
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
| Measure | Durie Hill School Durie Hill, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui East School Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 111 | #111 of 111 |
| National rank | #1039 of 1,559 | #1541 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 189 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 547 |
| Total roll | 189 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.7% | -11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.7% | 68.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Durie Hill | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.duriehill.school.nz | www.whanganuieast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Durie Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.2 vs 16.6).
- •Durie Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 547).
- •Durie Hill School does better on roll size (189 vs 167).
- •Whanganui East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.1% vs -27.7%).
- •Durie Hill School is the larger school with 189 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 Durie Hill School better than Whanganui East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Durie Hill School ranks higher (43.2 vs 16.6 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 Whanganui East School?
About 2.8 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. Whanganui East School: 547. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Durie Hill School and Whanganui East School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Durie Hill School is 49th of 111 and Whanganui East School is 111th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).