Huntley School (Marton) vs Nga Tawa Diocesan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.2 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
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students
| Measure | Huntley School (Marton) Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Nga Tawa Diocesan School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #3 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #76 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 163 | 193 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 431 |
| Total roll | 163 | 193 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93.5% |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| International students | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.huntley.school.nz | www.ngatawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School does better on roll size (193 vs 163).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.2% vs 8.1%).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 163.
- •Huntley School (Marton) is a private school while Nga Tawa Diocesan School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Huntley School (Marton) is co-educational and Nga Tawa Diocesan School is girls.
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 Nga Tawa Diocesan 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 Nga Tawa Diocesan School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Marton and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Huntley School (Marton) and Nga Tawa Diocesan School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Huntley School (Marton) is unranked and Nga Tawa Diocesan School is 3rd of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).