Keith Street School vs Whanganui East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
| Measure | Keith Street School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui East School Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 111 | #111 of 111 |
| National rank | #1371 of 1,559 | #1541 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 179 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 547 |
| Total roll | 179 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.5% | -11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.8% | 68.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.8% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.keithst.school.nz | www.whanganuieast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Keith Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.8 vs 16.6).
- •Keith Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (528 vs 547).
- •Keith Street School does better on roll size (179 vs 167).
- •Keith Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs -11.1%).
- •Keith Street School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 167.
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 Whanganui East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Keith Street School ranks higher (27.8 vs 16.6 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 Whanganui East School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui East in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Keith Street School: 528. Whanganui East School: 547. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Keith Street School and Whanganui East School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Keith Street School is 89th of 111 and Whanganui East School is 111th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).