Feilding High School vs Lytton Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 537 m 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
Lytton Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students
| Measure | Feilding High School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | Lytton Street School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 33 | #53 of 111 |
| National rank | #222 of 486 | #1083 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,650 | 582 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 478 |
| Total roll | 1,650 | 582 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.1% | -1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49% | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 33% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.feildinghigh.school.nz | www.lyttonstreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Feilding High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.6 vs 41.2).
- •Feilding High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 478).
- •Feilding High School does better on roll size (1,650 vs 582).
- •Feilding High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs -1.5%).
- •Feilding High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 582.
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 Lytton Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Feilding High School ranks higher (51.6 vs 41.2 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 Lytton Street School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Feilding and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Feilding High School: 472. Lytton Street School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Feilding High School and Lytton Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Feilding High School is 10th of 33 and Lytton Street School is 53rd of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).