Levin North School vs TKKM o Manawatu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students
| Measure | Levin North School Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | TKKM o Manawatu Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 111 | #81 of 111 |
| National rank | #1370 of 1,559 | #1314 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 244 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 506 | 506 |
| Total roll | 244 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | 28.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 48% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 17.6% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Kelvin Grove |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.levinnorth.school.nz | www.tkkmom.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Manawatu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.6 vs 27.9).
- •Levin North School does better on roll size (244 vs 119).
- •TKKM o Manawatu does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.9% vs -8.9%).
- •Levin North School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 119.
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 North School better than TKKM o Manawatu?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Manawatu ranks higher (30.6 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 North School and TKKM o Manawatu?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Levin and Kelvin Grove in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin North School: 506. TKKM o Manawatu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin North School and TKKM o Manawatu rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin North School is 88th of 111 and TKKM o Manawatu is 81st of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).