Foxton Beach School vs St Mary's School (Foxton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foxton Beach School
Foxton Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
| Measure | Foxton Beach School Foxton Beach, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (Foxton) Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1422 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 110 | 38 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 509 |
| Total roll | 110 | 38 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.5% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.3% | 47.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Foxton Beach | Foxton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.foxtonbeach.school.nz | www.stmarysfoxton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (25.7 vs 25.0).
- •Foxton Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 509).
- •Foxton Beach School does better on roll size (110 vs 38).
- •St Mary's School (Foxton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -26.5%).
- •Foxton Beach School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 38.
- •Foxton Beach School is a state school while St Mary's School (Foxton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Foxton Beach School better than St Mary's School (Foxton)?
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 Foxton Beach School and St Mary's School (Foxton)?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Foxton Beach and Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Foxton Beach School: 507. St Mary's School (Foxton): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Foxton Beach School and St Mary's School (Foxton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Foxton Beach School is 92nd of 111 and St Mary's School (Foxton) is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).