Manunui School vs Taumarunui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manunui School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
| Measure | Manunui School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Taumarunui High School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 111 | #31 of 33 |
| National rank | #1286 of 1,559 | #457 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 148 | 295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 528 |
| Total roll | 148 | 295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 57.6% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 55.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 37.1% |
| Māori students | 62.2% | 69.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Taumarunui | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | www.nuihigh.com |
The verdict
- •Manunui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.7 vs 17.3).
- •Manunui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 528).
- •Taumarunui High School does better on roll size (295 vs 148).
- •Manunui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.6% vs 0.7%).
- •Taumarunui High School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 148.
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 Manunui School better than Taumarunui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manunui School ranks higher (31.7 vs 17.3 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 Manunui School and Taumarunui High School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Taumarunui and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manunui School: 508. Taumarunui High School: 528. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manunui School and Taumarunui High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Manunui School is 78th of 111 and Taumarunui High School is 31st of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).