Glen Oroua School vs Rongotea School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 4.3 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
Rongotea School
Rongotea · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
| Measure | Glen Oroua School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Rongotea School Rongotea, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 111 | #47 of 111 |
| National rank | #486 of 1,559 | #995 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 75 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 470 |
| Total roll | 75 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.8% | 16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Rongotea |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.glenoroua.school.nz/ | www.rongotea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Oroua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.4 vs 45.2).
- •Glen Oroua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 470).
- •Rongotea School does better on roll size (151 vs 75).
- •Glen Oroua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.8% vs 16.8%).
- •Rongotea School is the larger school with 151 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 Rongotea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glen Oroua School ranks higher (65.4 vs 45.2 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 Glen Oroua School and Rongotea School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Rongotea in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Oroua School: 415. Rongotea School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Oroua School and Rongotea School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Glen Oroua School is 11th of 111 and Rongotea School is 47th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).