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Keith Street School vs St Johns Hill School

A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureKeith Street School
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Success Index (NZ)
28
Lower 50%
78
Top 25%
Region rank#89 of 111#2 of 111
National rank#1371 of 1,559#192 of 1,559
SectorStateState
TypeContributingContributing
Year rangeYears 1–6Years 1–6
Students179415
Equity Index (EQI)528416
Total roll179415
Roll growth (5 yrs)18.5%3.8%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+––
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+––
Leavers with University Entrance––
Māori students50.8%18.8%
Pacific students16.8%3.6%
International students0%0%
suburb or townWhanganuiWhanganui
regionManawatū-WhanganuiManawatū-Whanganui
Websitewww.keithst.school.nzwww.sjhs.school.nz

The verdict

  • •St Johns Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.4 vs 27.8).
  • •St Johns Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 528).
  • •St Johns Hill School does better on roll size (415 vs 179).
  • •Keith Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs 3.8%).
  • •St Johns Hill School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 179.

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 Johns Hill School?

On the Success Index (NZ), St Johns Hill School ranks higher (78.4 vs 27.8 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 Keith Street School and St Johns Hill School?

About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Keith Street School: 528. St Johns Hill School: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Keith Street School and St Johns Hill School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?

Keith Street School is 89th of 111 and St Johns Hill School is 2nd of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).