Gonville School vs Norsewood and Districts School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 102 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students
Norsewood and Districts School
Norsewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
| Measure | Gonville School Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui | Norsewood and Districts School Norsewood, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1427 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 177 | 43 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | 514 |
| Total roll | 177 | 43 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.8% | -25.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.9% | 53.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gonville | Norsewood |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.gonville.school.nz | www.norsewood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gonville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.4 vs 22.3).
- •Gonville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (513 vs 514).
- •Gonville School does better on roll size (177 vs 43).
- •Norsewood and Districts School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-25.4% vs -38.8%).
- •Gonville School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 43.
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 Gonville School better than Norsewood and Districts School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gonville School ranks higher (25.4 vs 22.3 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 Gonville School and Norsewood and Districts School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Gonville and Norsewood in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gonville School: 513. Norsewood and Districts School: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gonville School and Norsewood and Districts School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Gonville School is 94th of 111 and Norsewood and Districts School is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).