Huntley School (Marton) vs Rangitīkei College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.1 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
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students
| Measure | Huntley School (Marton) Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Rangitīkei College Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #22 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #366 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 163 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 515 |
| Total roll | 163 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 39.2% |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 38.9% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 12.2% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.huntley.school.nz | www.rangitikeicollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangitīkei College does better on roll size (329 vs 163).
- •Rangitīkei College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs 8.1%).
- •Rangitīkei College is the larger school with 329 students compared with 163.
- •Huntley School (Marton) is a private school while Rangitīkei College 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 Rangitīkei College?
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 Rangitīkei College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Marton and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Huntley School (Marton) and Rangitīkei College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Huntley School (Marton) is unranked and Rangitīkei College is 22nd of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).