Keith Street School vs St George's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
| Measure | Keith Street School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St George's School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #89 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1371 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 179 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | – |
| Total roll | 179 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.5% | 6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.8% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 16.8% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.keithst.school.nz | www.stgeorges.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Keith Street School does better on roll size (179 vs 137).
- •Keith Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs 6.8%).
- •Keith Street School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 137.
- •Keith Street School is a state school while St George's School is a private 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 Keith Street School better than St George's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Keith Street School and St George's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Keith Street School and St George's School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Keith Street School is 89th of 111 and St George's School is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).