Kairanga School vs Longburn Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kairanga School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
155 students
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students
| Measure | Kairanga School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Longburn Adventist College Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 111 | #13 of 33 |
| National rank | #904 of 1,559 | #284 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 155 | 220 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 474 |
| Total roll | 155 | 220 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.2% | 0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 47.1% |
| Māori students | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 24.5% |
| International students | 0% | 7.3% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Longburn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.kairanga.school.nz | www.lac.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kairanga School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.7 vs 42.0).
- •Kairanga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 474).
- •Longburn Adventist College does better on roll size (220 vs 155).
- •Longburn Adventist College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.5% vs -4.2%).
- •Longburn Adventist College is the larger school with 220 students compared with 155.
- •Kairanga School is a state school while Longburn Adventist College 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 Kairanga School better than Longburn Adventist College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kairanga School ranks higher (48.7 vs 42.0 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 Kairanga School and Longburn Adventist College?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Longburn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kairanga School: 449. Longburn Adventist College: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kairanga School and Longburn Adventist College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kairanga School is 38th of 111 and Longburn Adventist College is 13th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).