Levin Teen Parent Unit vs Waiopehu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 23 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levin Teen Parent Unit
Levin · State teen parent unit
Waiopehu College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
540 students
| Measure | Levin Teen Parent Unit Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui | Waiopehu College Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #25 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #406 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | – | 540 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 513 |
| Total roll | – | 540 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.1% | -13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 43.9% |
| Māori students | – | 47.4% |
| Pacific students | – | 21.5% |
| International students | – | 0% |
| suburb or town | Levin | Levin |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | www.waiopehu.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Waiopehu College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (513 vs 569).
- •Levin Teen Parent Unit does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.1% vs -13.7%).
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 Waiopehu College?
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 Waiopehu College?
About 23 m in a straight line, between Levin and Levin in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Levin Teen Parent Unit: 569. Waiopehu College: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Levin Teen Parent Unit and Waiopehu College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Levin Teen Parent Unit is unranked and Waiopehu College is 25th of 33 among teen parent unit schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).