Levin School vs Turakina School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 64 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levin School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
267 students
Turakina School
Turakina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
| Measure | Levin School Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Turakina School Turakina, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1160 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 267 | 33 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 508 |
| Total roll | 267 | 33 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 51.6% | -22.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 56.6% | 54.5% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 15.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Turakina |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.levin.school.nz/ | sites.google.com/turakina.school.nz/turakinaprimaryschool/home |
The verdict
- •Levin School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.3 vs 23.4).
- •Levin School does better on roll size (267 vs 33).
- •Levin School does better on roll growth (5 years) (51.6% vs -22.2%).
- •Levin School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 33.
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 School better than Turakina School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Levin School ranks higher (37.3 vs 23.4 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 School and Turakina School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Levin and Turakina in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin School: 508. Turakina School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin School and Turakina School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin School is 64th of 111 and Turakina School is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).