Feilding High School vs Manchester Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students
| Measure | Feilding High School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | Manchester Street School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 33 | #31 of 111 |
| National rank | #222 of 486 | #830 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,650 | 404 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 449 |
| Total roll | 1,650 | 404 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.1% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49% | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.feildinghigh.school.nz | www.manchesterstreet.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (51.6 vs 51.9).
- •Manchester Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 472).
- •Feilding High School does better on roll size (1,650 vs 404).
- •Feilding High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs -4.8%).
- •Feilding High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 404.
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 Manchester Street 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 Feilding High School and Manchester Street School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Feilding High School: 472. Manchester Street School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Feilding High School and Manchester Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Feilding High School is 10th of 33 and Manchester Street School is 31st of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).