Mana Tamariki vs Queen Elizabeth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students
Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
408 students
| Measure | Mana Tamariki Palmerston North CBD, Manawatū-Whanganui | Queen Elizabeth College Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 33 | #27 of 33 |
| National rank | #182 of 486 | #435 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 70 | 408 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 556 |
| Total roll | 70 | 408 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | 44.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 62.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 49.2% |
| Māori students | 98.6% | 58.3% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 19.4% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North CBD | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | www.qec.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mana Tamariki scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.4 vs 20.7).
- •Mana Tamariki does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 556).
- •Queen Elizabeth College does better on roll size (408 vs 70).
- •Queen Elizabeth College does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.5% vs 8.7%).
- •Queen Elizabeth College is the larger school with 408 students compared with 70.
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 Mana Tamariki better than Queen Elizabeth College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mana Tamariki ranks higher (58.4 vs 20.7 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 Mana Tamariki and Queen Elizabeth College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North CBD and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mana Tamariki: 444. Queen Elizabeth College: 556. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mana Tamariki and Queen Elizabeth College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Mana Tamariki is 7th of 33 and Queen Elizabeth College is 27th of 33 among composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).