Faith City School vs Whanganui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students
| Measure | Faith City School Springvale, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui High School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 111 | #8 of 33 |
| National rank | #654 of 1,559 | #197 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 157 | 1,475 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 482 |
| Total roll | 157 | 1,475 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 63.5% |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 31.4% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Springvale | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.faithcity.school.nz | www.whanganuihigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Faith City School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.7 vs 55.1).
- •Faith City School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 482).
- •Whanganui High School does better on roll size (1,475 vs 157).
- •Faith City School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs 8.4%).
- •Whanganui High School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 157.
- •Faith City School is a state integrated school while Whanganui High 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 Whanganui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Faith City School ranks higher (58.7 vs 55.1 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 Whanganui High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Faith City School: 441. Whanganui High School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Faith City School and Whanganui High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Faith City School is 21st of 111 and Whanganui High School is 8th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).