Linton Camp School vs Longburn School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linton Camp School
Linton Camp · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
| Measure | Linton Camp School Linton Camp, Manawatū-Whanganui | Longburn School Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 111 | #79 of 111 |
| National rank | #1219 of 1,559 | #1302 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 143 | 87 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 489 |
| Total roll | 143 | 87 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | -34.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.6% | 44.8% |
| Pacific students | 22.4% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Linton Camp | Longburn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.lintoncamp.school.nz | www.longburn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Linton Camp School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.6 vs 31.0).
- •Linton Camp School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 489).
- •Linton Camp School does better on roll size (143 vs 87).
- •Linton Camp School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.9% vs -34.9%).
- •Linton Camp School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 87.
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 Linton Camp School better than Longburn School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Linton Camp School ranks higher (34.6 vs 31.0 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 Linton Camp School and Longburn School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Linton Camp and Longburn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Linton Camp School: 482. Longburn School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Linton Camp School and Longburn School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Linton Camp School is 73rd of 111 and Longburn School is 79th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).