Levin Teen Parent Unit vs St Joseph's School (Levin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levin Teen Parent Unit
Levin · State teen parent unit
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Levin · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
| Measure | Levin Teen Parent Unit Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Joseph's School (Levin) Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #33 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #857 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | – | 186 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 462 |
| Total roll | – | 186 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.1% | 26.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | – | 23.7% |
| Pacific students | – | 40.3% |
| International students | – | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Levin |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | www.stjoeslevin.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 569).
- •St Joseph's School (Levin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.8% vs -7.1%).
- •Levin Teen Parent Unit is a state school while St Joseph's School (Levin) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Teen Parent Unit better than St Joseph's School (Levin)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Levin Teen Parent Unit and St Joseph's School (Levin)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Levin and Levin in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin Teen Parent Unit: 569. St Joseph's School (Levin): 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin Teen Parent Unit and St Joseph's School (Levin) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin Teen Parent Unit is unranked and St Joseph's School (Levin) is 33rd of 111 among teen parent unit schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).