Faith City School vs Mosston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 794 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students
| Measure | Faith City School Springvale, Manawatū-Whanganui | Mosston School Westmere, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 111 | #22 of 111 |
| National rank | #654 of 1,559 | #661 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 157 | 181 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 444 |
| Total roll | 157 | 181 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.5% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 24.9% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Springvale | Westmere |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.faithcity.school.nz | www.mosston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (58.7 vs 58.4).
- •Faith City School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 444).
- •Mosston School does better on roll size (181 vs 157).
- •Mosston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs 8.5%).
- •Mosston School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 157.
- •Faith City School is a state integrated school while Mosston School is a state 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 Faith City School better than Mosston School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Faith City School and Mosston School?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Springvale and Westmere in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Faith City School: 441. Mosston School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Faith City School and Mosston School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Faith City School is 21st of 111 and Mosston School is 22nd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).