Halcombe Primary School vs Westmere School - Whanganui
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 51 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
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
| Measure | Halcombe Primary School Halcombe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Westmere School - Whanganui Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 111 | #12 of 111 |
| National rank | #522 of 1,559 | #496 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 195 | 238 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 427 |
| Total roll | 195 | 238 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halcombe | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.halcombe.school.nz | www.westmereprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.3 vs 65.1).
- •Westmere School - Whanganui does better on roll size (238 vs 195).
- •Halcombe Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.5% vs -0.4%).
- •Westmere School - Whanganui is the larger school with 238 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 Westmere School - Whanganui?
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 Halcombe Primary School and Westmere School - Whanganui?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Halcombe and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Halcombe Primary School: 427. Westmere School - Whanganui: 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Halcombe Primary School and Westmere School - Whanganui rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Halcombe Primary School is 15th of 111 and Westmere School - Whanganui is 12th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).