Gonville School vs Whanganui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.0 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
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students
| Measure | Gonville School Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui High School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 111 | #8 of 33 |
| National rank | #1427 of 1,559 | #197 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 177 | 1,475 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | 482 |
| Total roll | 177 | 1,475 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.8% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 63.5% |
| Māori students | 42.9% | 31.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Gonville | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.gonville.school.nz | www.whanganuihigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whanganui High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.1 vs 25.4).
- •Whanganui High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 513).
- •Whanganui High School does better on roll size (1,475 vs 177).
- •Whanganui High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -38.8%).
- •Whanganui High School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 177.
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 Whanganui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whanganui High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 25.4 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 Gonville School and Whanganui High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gonville and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gonville School: 513. Whanganui High School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gonville School and Whanganui High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Gonville School is 94th of 111 and Whanganui High School is 8th of 33 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).