Levin East School vs Taitoko School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levin East School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
405 students
Taitoko School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
| Measure | Levin East School Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Taitoko School Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 111 | #90 of 111 |
| National rank | #1198 of 1,559 | #1389 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 405 | 241 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 541 |
| Total roll | 405 | 241 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.5% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.9% | 60.2% |
| Pacific students | 19.3% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Levin |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.levineast.school.nz | www.taitoko.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Levin East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.4 vs 27.5).
- •Levin East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (526 vs 541).
- •Levin East School does better on roll size (405 vs 241).
- •Levin East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs 6.1%).
- •Levin East School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 241.
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 Levin East School better than Taitoko School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Levin East School ranks higher (35.4 vs 27.5 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 Levin East School and Taitoko School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Levin and Levin in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin East School: 526. Taitoko School: 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin East School and Taitoko School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin East School is 70th of 111 and Taitoko School is 90th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).