Halcombe Primary School vs Manchester Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 9.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students
| Measure | Halcombe Primary School Halcombe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Manchester Street School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 111 | #31 of 111 |
| National rank | #522 of 1,559 | #830 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 195 | 404 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 449 |
| Total roll | 195 | 404 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.5% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halcombe | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.halcombe.school.nz | www.manchesterstreet.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Halcombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 51.9).
- •Halcombe Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 449).
- •Manchester Street School does better on roll size (404 vs 195).
- •Halcombe Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.5% vs -4.8%).
- •Manchester Street School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 195.
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 Halcombe Primary School better than Manchester Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Halcombe Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 51.9 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 Halcombe Primary School and Manchester Street School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Halcombe and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Halcombe Primary School: 427. Manchester Street School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Halcombe Primary School and Manchester Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Halcombe Primary School is 15th of 111 and Manchester Street School is 31st of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).