Huia Range School vs Marton Junction School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 63 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
| Measure | Huia Range School Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui | Marton Junction School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 111 | #100 of 111 |
| National rank | #1495 of 1,559 | #1466 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 217 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 529 |
| Total roll | 217 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 58.5% | 69.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dannevirke | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.huiarange.school.nz/ | www.martonjunction.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Marton Junction School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.6 vs 21.3).
- •Huia Range School does better on roll size (217 vs 94).
- •Marton Junction School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -22.1%).
- •Huia Range School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 94.
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 Huia Range School better than Marton Junction School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marton Junction School ranks higher (22.6 vs 21.3 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 Huia Range School and Marton Junction School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Dannevirke and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huia Range School: 529. Marton Junction School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huia Range School and Marton Junction School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Huia Range School is 101st of 111 and Marton Junction School is 100th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).