Marton Junction School vs Rangitīkei College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students
| Measure | Marton Junction School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Rangitīkei College Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 111 | #22 of 33 |
| National rank | #1466 of 1,559 | #366 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 94 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 515 |
| Total roll | 94 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 39.2% |
| Māori students | 69.1% | 38.9% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 12.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.martonjunction.school.nz/ | www.rangitikeicollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangitīkei College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.6 vs 22.6).
- •Rangitīkei College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 529).
- •Rangitīkei College does better on roll size (329 vs 94).
- •Rangitīkei College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs 1.1%).
- •Rangitīkei College is the larger school with 329 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 Marton Junction School better than Rangitīkei College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangitīkei College ranks higher (31.6 vs 22.6 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 Marton Junction School and Rangitīkei College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Marton and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marton Junction School: 529. Rangitīkei College: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marton Junction School and Rangitīkei College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Marton Junction School is 100th of 111 and Rangitīkei College is 22nd of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).