Longburn Adventist College vs Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Longburn Adventist College Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui | Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 33 | #66 of 111 |
| National rank | #284 of 486 | #1174 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 220 | 330 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 517 |
| Total roll | 220 | 330 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.1% | – |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 53.9% |
| Pacific students | 24.5% | 16.7% |
| International students | 7.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Longburn | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.lac.school.nz | www.monrad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Longburn Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.0 vs 36.8).
- •Longburn Adventist College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 517).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll size (330 vs 220).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.4% vs 0.5%).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is the larger school with 330 students compared with 220.
- •Longburn Adventist College is a state integrated school while Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is a state 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 Longburn Adventist College better than Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Longburn Adventist College ranks higher (42.0 vs 36.8 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 Longburn Adventist College and Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Longburn and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Longburn Adventist College: 474. Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Longburn Adventist College and Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Longburn Adventist College is 13th of 33 and Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is 66th of 111 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).