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Mangatainoka School vs Woodville School

A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 8.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMangatainoka School
Mangatainoka, Manawatū-Whanganui
Woodville School
Woodville, Manawatū-Whanganui
Success Index (NZ)
24
Lower 50%
30
Lower 50%
Region rank–#83 of 111
National rank–#1320 of 1,559
SectorStateState
TypeFull PrimaryFull Primary
Year rangeYears 1–8Years 1–8
Students48122
Equity Index (EQI)509507
Total roll48122
Roll growth (5 yrs)-28.2%43.9%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+––
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+––
Leavers with University Entrance––
Māori students58.3%53.3%
Pacific students6.3%5.7%
International students0%0%
suburb or townMangatainokaWoodville
regionManawatū-WhanganuiManawatū-Whanganui
Website–www.woodville.school.nz

The verdict

  • •Woodville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.4 vs 23.8).
  • •Woodville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 509).
  • •Woodville School does better on roll size (122 vs 48).
  • •Woodville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.9% vs -28.2%).
  • •Woodville School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 48.

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 Mangatainoka School better than Woodville School?

On the Success Index (NZ), Woodville School ranks higher (30.4 vs 23.8 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 Mangatainoka School and Woodville School?

About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Mangatainoka and Woodville in Manawatū-Whanganui.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Mangatainoka School: 509. Woodville School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Mangatainoka School and Woodville School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?

Mangatainoka School is unranked and Woodville School is 83rd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).