Huntley School (Marton) vs James Cook School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntley School (Marton)
Marton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
James Cook School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students
| Measure | Huntley School (Marton) Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | James Cook School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #85 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1346 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 163 | 148 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 499 |
| Total roll | 163 | 148 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.1% | -25.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 43.2% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 16.2% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.huntley.school.nz | jamescook.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Huntley School (Marton) does better on roll size (163 vs 148).
- •Huntley School (Marton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.1% vs -25.5%).
- •Huntley School (Marton) is the larger school with 163 students compared with 148.
- •Huntley School (Marton) is a private school while James Cook School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Huntley School (Marton) better than James Cook School?
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 Huntley School (Marton) and James Cook School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Marton and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Huntley School (Marton) and James Cook School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Huntley School (Marton) is unranked and James Cook School is 85th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).