Glen Oroua School vs St Johns Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 56 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
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
| Measure | Glen Oroua School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Johns Hill School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #11 of 111 | #2 of 111 |
| National rank | #486 of 1,559 | #192 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 75 | 415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 416 |
| Total roll | 75 | 415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.8% | 3.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.glenoroua.school.nz/ | www.sjhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Johns Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.4 vs 65.4).
- •Glen Oroua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 416).
- •St Johns Hill School does better on roll size (415 vs 75).
- •Glen Oroua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.8% vs 3.8%).
- •St Johns Hill School is the larger school with 415 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 St Johns Hill School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Johns Hill School ranks higher (78.4 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 St Johns Hill School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Oroua School: 415. St Johns Hill School: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Oroua School and St Johns Hill School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Glen Oroua School is 11th of 111 and St Johns Hill School is 2nd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).