Faith City School vs St George's School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.8 km 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
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
| Measure | Faith City School Springvale, Manawatū-Whanganui | St George's School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #21 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #654 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 157 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | – |
| Total roll | 157 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.5% | 6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Springvale | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.faithcity.school.nz | www.stgeorges.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Faith City School does better on roll size (157 vs 137).
- •Faith City School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs 6.8%).
- •Faith City School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 137.
- •Faith City School is a state integrated school while St George's School is a private 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 St George's 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 St George's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Faith City School and St George's School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Faith City School is 21st of 111 and St George's School is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).