Linton Camp School vs Manukura
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.0 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
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students
| Measure | Linton Camp School Linton Camp, Manawatū-Whanganui | Manukura Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 111 | #11 of 33 |
| National rank | #1219 of 1,559 | #226 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 143 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 494 |
| Total roll | 143 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | -1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 82.4% |
| Māori students | 47.6% | 95.2% |
| Pacific students | 22.4% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Linton Camp | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.lintoncamp.school.nz | www.manukura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Manukura scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.9 vs 34.6).
- •Linton Camp School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 494).
- •Manukura does better on roll size (188 vs 143).
- •Manukura does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.5% vs -8.9%).
- •Manukura is the larger school with 188 students compared with 143.
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 Manukura?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manukura ranks higher (50.9 vs 34.6 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 Manukura?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Linton Camp and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Linton Camp School: 482. Manukura: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Linton Camp School and Manukura rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Linton Camp School is 73rd of 111 and Manukura is 11th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).