Manawatū College vs Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 176 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
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students
| Measure | Manawatū College Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 33 | #26 of 33 |
| National rank | #463 of 486 | #429 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 295 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 531 |
| Total roll | 295 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | 76.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25.9% | – |
| Māori students | 44.4% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Foxton | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.manawatucollege.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.1 vs 16.1).
- •Manawatū College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (528 vs 531).
- •Manawatū College does better on roll size (295 vs 94).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui does better on roll growth (5 years) (76.5% vs -2.1%).
- •Manawatū College is the larger school with 295 students compared with 94.
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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui ranks higher (22.1 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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Foxton and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manawatū College: 528. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manawatū College and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Manawatū College is 32nd of 33 and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui is 26th of 33 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).