Milson School vs Pongaroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 54 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Pongaroa School
Pongaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
| Measure | Milson School Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui | Pongaroa School Pongaroa, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #956 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 341 | 50 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 485 |
| Total roll | 341 | 50 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.4% | 58% |
| Pacific students | 10.9% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Milson | Pongaroa |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.milson.school.nz | www.pongaroa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Milson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.7 vs 33.5).
- •Pongaroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (485 vs 486).
- •Milson School does better on roll size (341 vs 50).
- •Pongaroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20% vs 2.8%).
- •Milson School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 50.
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 Milson School better than Pongaroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Milson School ranks higher (46.7 vs 33.5 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 Milson School and Pongaroa School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Milson and Pongaroa in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Milson School: 486. Pongaroa School: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Milson School and Pongaroa School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Milson School is 43rd of 111 and Pongaroa School is unranked among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).