Nga Tawa Diocesan School vs St Matthew's School (Marton)
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.
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
| Measure | Nga Tawa Diocesan School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Matthew's School (Marton) Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 33 | – |
| National rank | #76 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 193 | 55 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 484 |
| Total roll | 193 | 55 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.2% | 51.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.5% | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 49.1% |
| International students | 8.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Marton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ngatawa.school.nz | www.smsm.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.8 vs 34.2).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 484).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School does better on roll size (193 vs 55).
- •St Matthew's School (Marton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (51.5% vs 13.2%).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 55.
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School is girls and St Matthew's School (Marton) is co-educational.
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 Nga Tawa Diocesan School better than St Matthew's School (Marton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nga Tawa Diocesan School ranks higher (74.8 vs 34.2 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 Nga Tawa Diocesan School and St Matthew's School (Marton)?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Marton and Marton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School: 431. St Matthew's School (Marton): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nga Tawa Diocesan School and St Matthew's School (Marton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School is 3rd of 33 and St Matthew's School (Marton) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).