Horowhenua College vs Ohau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horowhenua College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
893 students
Ohau School
Ohau · State full primary · Years 1–8
159 students
| Measure | Horowhenua College Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Ohau School Ohau, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 33 | #56 of 111 |
| National rank | #316 of 486 | #1087 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 893 | 159 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 467 |
| Total roll | 893 | 159 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 58.2% | -24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 37.6% | – |
| Māori students | 36.3% | 28.9% |
| Pacific students | 21.5% | 1.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Ohau |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.horowhenua.school.nz | www.ohau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ohau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.0 vs 38.5).
- •Ohau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 495).
- •Horowhenua College does better on roll size (893 vs 159).
- •Horowhenua College does better on roll growth (5 years) (58.2% vs -24.2%).
- •Horowhenua College is the larger school with 893 students compared with 159.
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 Horowhenua College better than Ohau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ohau School ranks higher (41.0 vs 38.5 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 Horowhenua College and Ohau School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Levin and Ohau in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horowhenua College: 495. Ohau School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horowhenua College and Ohau School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Horowhenua College is 16th of 33 and Ohau School is 56th of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).