Kairanga School vs Manchester Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 14 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
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students
| Measure | Kairanga School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Manchester Street School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 111 | #31 of 111 |
| National rank | #904 of 1,559 | #830 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 155 | 404 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 449 |
| Total roll | 155 | 404 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.2% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.1% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.kairanga.school.nz | www.manchesterstreet.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Manchester Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.9 vs 48.7).
- •Manchester Street School does better on roll size (404 vs 155).
- •Kairanga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.2% vs -4.8%).
- •Manchester Street School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 155.
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 Manchester Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manchester Street School ranks higher (51.9 vs 48.7 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 Manchester Street School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kairanga School: 449. Manchester Street School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kairanga School and Manchester Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kairanga School is 38th of 111 and Manchester Street School is 31st of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).