Foxton School vs St Mary's School (Foxton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 916 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
| Measure | Foxton School Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (Foxton) Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1529 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 86 | 38 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 547 | 509 |
| Total roll | 86 | 38 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.9% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 87.2% | 47.4% |
| Pacific students | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Foxton | Foxton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.foxton.school.nz/ | www.stmarysfoxton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Foxton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.0 vs 18.2).
- •St Mary's School (Foxton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 547).
- •Foxton School does better on roll size (86 vs 38).
- •St Mary's School (Foxton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs 9.9%).
- •Foxton School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 38.
- •Foxton 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 School better than St Mary's School (Foxton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Foxton) ranks higher (25.0 vs 18.2 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 Foxton School and St Mary's School (Foxton)?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Foxton and Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Foxton School: 547. St Mary's School (Foxton): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Foxton School and St Mary's School (Foxton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Foxton School is 107th of 111 and St Mary's School (Foxton) is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).