Kaitoke School (Wanganui) vs St Anne's School (Wanganui)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.3 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
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Kaitoke School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Anne's School (Wanganui) Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 111 | #46 of 111 |
| National rank | #864 of 1,559 | #990 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 116 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 459 |
| Total roll | 116 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.2% | 30.5% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.kaitokeschool.com | www.stannes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.2 vs 45.5).
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 459).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (223 vs 116).
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -16.5%).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 223 students compared with 116.
- •Kaitoke School (Wanganui) is a state school while St Anne's School (Wanganui) 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 Kaitoke School (Wanganui) better than St Anne's School (Wanganui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaitoke School (Wanganui) ranks higher (50.2 vs 45.5 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 St Anne's School (Wanganui)?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui East in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui): 453. St Anne's School (Wanganui): 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitoke School (Wanganui) and St Anne's School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) is 35th of 111 and St Anne's School (Wanganui) is 46th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).