Levin Intermediate vs Shannon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 15 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
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
| Measure | Levin Intermediate Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Shannon School Shannon, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 111 | #87 of 111 |
| National rank | #1199 of 1,559 | #1367 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 279 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 517 |
| Total roll | 279 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14% | 49.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 49.8% | 59.2% |
| Pacific students | 16.5% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Shannon |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.lis.school.nz | www.shannon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Levin Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.4 vs 28.1).
- •Levin Intermediate does better on roll size (279 vs 130).
- •Shannon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (49.4% vs 14%).
- •Levin Intermediate is the larger school with 279 students compared with 130.
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 Shannon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Levin Intermediate ranks higher (35.4 vs 28.1 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 Shannon School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Levin and Shannon in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin Intermediate: 517. Shannon School: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin Intermediate and Shannon School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin Intermediate is 71st of 111 and Shannon School is 87th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).