Durie Hill School vs Whanganui Girls' College
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.
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students
| Measure | Durie Hill School Durie Hill, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui Girls' College Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 111 | #15 of 33 |
| National rank | #1039 of 1,559 | #307 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 189 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 493 |
| Total roll | 189 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.7% | -3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.8% |
| Māori students | 31.7% | 33.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 3.3% |
| suburb or town | Durie Hill | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.duriehill.school.nz | www.whanganui-girls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Durie Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.2 vs 39.8).
- •Durie Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 493).
- •Whanganui Girls' College does better on roll size (362 vs 189).
- •Whanganui Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3% vs -27.7%).
- •Whanganui Girls' College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 189.
- •Durie Hill School is co-educational and Whanganui Girls' College is girls.
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 Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Durie Hill School ranks higher (43.2 vs 39.8 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 Durie Hill School and Whanganui Girls' College?
About 2.7 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 Girls' College: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Durie Hill School and Whanganui Girls' College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Durie Hill School is 49th of 111 and Whanganui Girls' College is 15th of 33 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).