Halcombe Primary School vs Mount Biggs School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 6.1 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
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
| Measure | Halcombe Primary School Halcombe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Mount Biggs School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 111 | #9 of 111 |
| National rank | #522 of 1,559 | #456 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 195 | 114 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 415 |
| Total roll | 195 | 114 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.5% | 22.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 17.5% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halcombe | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.halcombe.school.nz | www.mountbiggs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mount Biggs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.5 vs 64.3).
- •Mount Biggs School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 427).
- •Halcombe Primary School does better on roll size (195 vs 114).
- •Mount Biggs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.6% vs 0.5%).
- •Halcombe Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 114.
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 Mount Biggs School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mount Biggs School ranks higher (67.5 vs 64.3 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 Halcombe Primary School and Mount Biggs School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Halcombe and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Halcombe Primary School: 427. Mount Biggs School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Halcombe Primary School and Mount Biggs School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Halcombe Primary School is 15th of 111 and Mount Biggs School is 9th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).