Kakatahi School vs Levin East School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 104 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kakatahi School
Kakatahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Levin East School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
405 students
| Measure | Kakatahi School Kakatahi, Manawatū-Whanganui | Levin East School Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #70 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1198 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 14 | 405 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 526 |
| Total roll | 14 | 405 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 100% | 18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.6% | 50.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 19.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kakatahi | Levin |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.kakatahi.school.nz/ | www.levineast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Levin East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.4 vs 18.9).
- •Levin East School does better on roll size (405 vs 14).
- •Kakatahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (100% vs 18.5%).
- •Levin East School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 14.
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 Kakatahi School better than Levin East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Levin East School ranks higher (35.4 vs 18.9 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 Kakatahi School and Levin East School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Kakatahi and Levin in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kakatahi School: 526. Levin East School: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kakatahi School and Levin East School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kakatahi School is unranked and Levin East School is 70th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).