Huntley School (Marton) vs St Matthew's School (Marton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.8 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
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
| Measure | Huntley School (Marton) Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Matthew's School (Marton) Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 163 | 55 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 484 |
| Total roll | 163 | 55 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.1% | 51.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 49.1% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.huntley.school.nz | www.smsm.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Huntley School (Marton) does better on roll size (163 vs 55).
- •St Matthew's School (Marton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (51.5% vs 8.1%).
- •Huntley School (Marton) is the larger school with 163 students compared with 55.
- •Huntley School (Marton) is a private school while St Matthew's School (Marton) is a state integrated 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 St Matthew's School (Marton)?
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 St Matthew's School (Marton)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Marton and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Huntley School (Marton) and St Matthew's School (Marton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Huntley School (Marton) is unranked and St Matthew's School (Marton) is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).