Glen Oroua School vs Mount Biggs School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 16 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
| Measure | Glen Oroua School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Mount Biggs School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #11 of 111 | #9 of 111 |
| National rank | #486 of 1,559 | #456 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 75 | 114 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 415 |
| Total roll | 75 | 114 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.8% | 22.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.glenoroua.school.nz/ | www.mountbiggs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mount Biggs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.5 vs 65.4).
- •Mount Biggs School does better on roll size (114 vs 75).
- •Glen Oroua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.8% vs 22.6%).
- •Mount Biggs School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 75.
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 Glen Oroua School better than Mount Biggs School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mount Biggs School ranks higher (67.5 vs 65.4 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 Glen Oroua School and Mount Biggs School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Oroua School: 415. Mount Biggs School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Oroua School and Mount Biggs School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Glen Oroua School is 11th of 111 and Mount Biggs School is 9th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).