Manchester Street School vs North Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students
North Street School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
| Measure | Manchester Street School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui | North Street School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 111 | #57 of 111 |
| National rank | #830 of 1,559 | #1098 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 404 | 349 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 506 |
| Total roll | 404 | 349 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 24.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.8% | 53.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 14.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Feilding | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.manchesterstreet.school.nz/ | www.northstreet.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Manchester Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.9 vs 40.3).
- •Manchester Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 506).
- •Manchester Street School does better on roll size (404 vs 349).
- •North Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.5% vs -4.8%).
- •Manchester Street School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 349.
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 Manchester Street School better than North Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manchester Street School ranks higher (51.9 vs 40.3 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 Manchester Street School and North Street School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Feilding and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manchester Street School: 449. North Street School: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manchester Street School and North Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Manchester Street School is 31st of 111 and North Street School is 57th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).