Levin Intermediate vs Levin North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
| Measure | Levin Intermediate Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Levin North School Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 111 | #88 of 111 |
| National rank | #1199 of 1,559 | #1370 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 279 | 244 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 506 |
| Total roll | 279 | 244 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 49.8% | 48% |
| Pacific students | 16.5% | 17.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Levin |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.lis.school.nz | www.levinnorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Levin Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.4 vs 27.9).
- •Levin North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (506 vs 517).
- •Levin Intermediate does better on roll size (279 vs 244).
- •Levin Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs -8.9%).
- •Levin Intermediate is the larger school with 279 students compared with 244.
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 Intermediate better than Levin North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Levin Intermediate ranks higher (35.4 vs 27.9 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 Levin Intermediate and Levin North School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Levin and Levin in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin Intermediate: 517. Levin North School: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin Intermediate and Levin North School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin Intermediate is 71st of 111 and Levin North School is 88th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).