Kakatahi School vs Upokongaro School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 27 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
Upokongaro School
Upokongaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
| Measure | Kakatahi School Kakatahi, Manawatū-Whanganui | Upokongaro School Upokongaro, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #103 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1507 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 14 | 90 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 524 |
| Total roll | 14 | 90 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 100% | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.6% | 74.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kakatahi | Upokongaro |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.kakatahi.school.nz/ | www.upokongaro.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Upokongaro School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (20.4 vs 18.9).
- •Upokongaro School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (524 vs 526).
- •Upokongaro School does better on roll size (90 vs 14).
- •Kakatahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (100% vs -14.3%).
- •Upokongaro School is the larger school with 90 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 Upokongaro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Upokongaro School ranks higher (20.4 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 Upokongaro School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Kakatahi and Upokongaro in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kakatahi School: 526. Upokongaro School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kakatahi School and Upokongaro School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kakatahi School is unranked and Upokongaro School is 103rd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).