Manawatū College vs Poroutawhao School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 9.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
Poroutawhao School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
| Measure | Manawatū College Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Poroutawhao School Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 33 | #69 of 111 |
| National rank | #463 of 486 | #1190 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 295 | 99 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 476 |
| Total roll | 295 | 99 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | -13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25.9% | – |
| Māori students | 44.4% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Foxton | Levin |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.manawatucollege.school.nz | www.poroutawhao.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Poroutawhao School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.9 vs 16.1).
- •Poroutawhao School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 528).
- •Manawatū College does better on roll size (295 vs 99).
- •Manawatū College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -13.7%).
- •Manawatū College is the larger school with 295 students compared with 99.
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 Manawatū College better than Poroutawhao School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Poroutawhao School ranks higher (35.9 vs 16.1 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 Manawatū College and Poroutawhao School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Foxton and Levin in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manawatū College: 528. Poroutawhao School: 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manawatū College and Poroutawhao School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Manawatū College is 32nd of 33 and Poroutawhao School is 69th of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).