Fordell School vs Whangaehu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordell School
Fordell · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Whangaehu School
Whangaehu-Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
| Measure | Fordell School Fordell, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whangaehu School Whangaehu-Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #860 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 130 | 18 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 530 |
| Total roll | 130 | 18 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.9% | -53.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.5% | 61.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fordell | Whangaehu-Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.fordell.school.nz | www.whangaehu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Fordell School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.3 vs 16.3).
- •Fordell School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 530).
- •Fordell School does better on roll size (130 vs 18).
- •Fordell School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.9% vs -53.7%).
- •Fordell School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 18.
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 Fordell School better than Whangaehu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fordell School ranks higher (50.3 vs 16.3 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 Fordell School and Whangaehu School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Fordell and Whangaehu-Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fordell School: 455. Whangaehu School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fordell School and Whangaehu School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Fordell School is 34th of 111 and Whangaehu School is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).