Feilding High School vs Hato Paora College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 10 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feilding High School
Feilding · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,650 students
Hato Paora College
Feilding · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
110 students
| Measure | Feilding High School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | Hato Paora College Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
| National rank | #222 of 486 | #287 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,650 | 110 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 516 |
| Total roll | 1,650 | 110 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.1% | 5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.8% | 87% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49% | 78.3% |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.feildinghigh.school.nz | www.hatopaora.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Feilding High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.6 vs 41.7).
- •Feilding High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 516).
- •Feilding High School does better on roll size (1,650 vs 110).
- •Feilding High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs 5.3%).
- •Hato Paora College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (87% vs 74.8%).
- •Feilding High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 110.
- •Feilding High School is a state school while Hato Paora College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Feilding High School is co-educational and Hato Paora College is boys.
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 Feilding High School better than Hato Paora College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Feilding High School ranks higher (51.6 vs 41.7 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 Feilding High School and Hato Paora College?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Feilding High School: 472. Hato Paora College: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Feilding High School and Hato Paora College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Feilding High School is 10th of 33 and Hato Paora College is 14th of 33 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).