Longburn School vs Moawhango School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 93 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
| Measure | Longburn School Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui | Moawhango School Moawhango, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1302 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 87 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 489 |
| Total roll | 87 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -34.9% | 108.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 44.8% | 58.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Longburn | Moawhango |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.longburn.school.nz | www.schoolground.co.nz/moawhango |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (31.0 vs 31.0).
- •Longburn School does better on roll size (87 vs 29).
- •Moawhango School does better on roll growth (5 years) (108.3% vs -34.9%).
- •Longburn School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 29.
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 School better than Moawhango School?
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 Longburn School and Moawhango School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Longburn and Moawhango in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Longburn School: 489. Moawhango School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Longburn School and Moawhango School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Longburn School is 79th of 111 and Moawhango School is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).