Levin Intermediate vs Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 40 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
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Levin Intermediate Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 111 | #66 of 111 |
| National rank | #1199 of 1,559 | #1174 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 279 | 330 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 517 |
| Total roll | 279 | 330 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14% | 7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 49.8% | 53.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.5% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.lis.school.nz | www.monrad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.8 vs 35.4).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll size (330 vs 279).
- •Levin Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs 7.4%).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is the larger school with 330 students compared with 279.
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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga ranks higher (36.8 vs 35.4 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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Levin and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin Intermediate: 517. Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin Intermediate and Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin Intermediate is 71st of 111 and Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is 66th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).