Faith City School vs Westmere School - Whanganui
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.4 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
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
| Measure | Faith City School Springvale, Manawatū-Whanganui | Westmere School - Whanganui Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 111 | #12 of 111 |
| National rank | #654 of 1,559 | #496 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 157 | 238 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 427 |
| Total roll | 157 | 238 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.5% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Springvale | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.faithcity.school.nz | www.westmereprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Westmere School - Whanganui scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.1 vs 58.7).
- •Westmere School - Whanganui does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 441).
- •Westmere School - Whanganui does better on roll size (238 vs 157).
- •Faith City School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs -0.4%).
- •Westmere School - Whanganui is the larger school with 238 students compared with 157.
- •Faith City School is a state integrated school while Westmere School - Whanganui 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 Westmere School - Whanganui?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westmere School - Whanganui ranks higher (65.1 vs 58.7 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 Faith City School and Westmere School - Whanganui?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Faith City School: 441. Westmere School - Whanganui: 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Faith City School and Westmere School - Whanganui rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Faith City School is 21st of 111 and Westmere School - Whanganui is 12th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).