Kaitoke School (Wanganui) vs Kimbolton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 59 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
| Measure | Kaitoke School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Kimbolton School Kimbolton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #864 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 116 | 47 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 453 |
| Total roll | 116 | 47 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.2% | 25.5% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Kimbolton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.kaitokeschool.com | www.kimbolton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.2 vs 44.6).
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (116 vs 47).
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -14.3%).
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 116 students compared with 47.
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 Kaitoke School (Wanganui) better than Kimbolton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaitoke School (Wanganui) ranks higher (50.2 vs 44.6 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 Kaitoke School (Wanganui) and Kimbolton School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Kimbolton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui): 453. Kimbolton School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitoke School (Wanganui) and Kimbolton School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) is 35th of 111 and Kimbolton School is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).