Feilding Intermediate vs Pahiatua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 34 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feilding Intermediate
Feilding · State intermediate · Years 7–8
329 students
Pahiatua School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
| Measure | Feilding Intermediate Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | Pahiatua School Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 111 | #60 of 111 |
| National rank | #1148 of 1,559 | #1146 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 329 | 335 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 478 |
| Total roll | 329 | 335 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.2% | -14.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.4% | 36.7% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 9.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Pahiatua |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.feildingintermediate.school.nz | www.pahiatua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (37.9 vs 38.1).
- •Pahiatua School does better on roll size (335 vs 329).
- •Feilding Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.2% vs -14.4%).
- •Pahiatua School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 329.
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 Intermediate better than Pahiatua 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 Intermediate and Pahiatua School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Pahiatua in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Feilding Intermediate: 478. Pahiatua School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Feilding Intermediate and Pahiatua School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Feilding Intermediate is 61st of 111 and Pahiatua School is 60th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).