Marton School vs Nga Tawa Diocesan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students
| Measure | Marton School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | Nga Tawa Diocesan School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #59 of 111 | #3 of 33 |
| National rank | #1114 of 1,559 | #76 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 200 | 193 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 431 |
| Total roll | 200 | 193 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.4% | 13.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93.5% |
| Māori students | 27.5% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 8.3% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.marton.school.nz | www.ngatawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.8 vs 39.7).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 491).
- •Marton School does better on roll size (200 vs 193).
- •Marton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.4% vs 13.2%).
- •Marton School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 193.
- •Marton School is a state school while Nga Tawa Diocesan School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Marton School is co-educational and Nga Tawa Diocesan School is girls.
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 School better than Nga Tawa Diocesan School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nga Tawa Diocesan School ranks higher (74.8 vs 39.7 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 School and Nga Tawa Diocesan School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Marton and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marton School: 491. Nga Tawa Diocesan School: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marton School and Nga Tawa Diocesan School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Marton School is 59th of 111 and Nga Tawa Diocesan School is 3rd of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).