Gonville School vs St Dominic's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 790 m 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
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students
| Measure | Gonville School Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Dominic's College Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #94 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1427 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 177 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | – |
| Total roll | 177 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.8% | 20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.9% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gonville | Gonville |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.gonville.school.nz | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 |
The verdict
- •Gonville School does better on roll size (177 vs 51).
- •St Dominic's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs -38.8%).
- •Gonville School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 51.
- •Gonville School is a state school while St Dominic's College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gonville School is co-educational and St Dominic's College is girls.
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 St Dominic's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gonville School and St Dominic's College?
About 790 m in a straight line, between Gonville and Gonville in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Gonville School and St Dominic's College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Gonville School is 94th of 111 and St Dominic's College is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).