Opiki School vs Waituna West School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 47 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opiki School
Opiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
Waituna West School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
| Measure | Opiki School Opiki, Manawatū-Whanganui | Waituna West School Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #753 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 113 | 47 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 439 |
| Total roll | 113 | 47 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.2% | 10.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opiki | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | opikischool.wordpress.com/ | waitunawest.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Opiki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.9 vs 51.8).
- •Opiki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 439).
- •Opiki School does better on roll size (113 vs 47).
- •Opiki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3% vs -7.9%).
- •Opiki School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 47.
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 Opiki School better than Waituna West School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Opiki School ranks higher (54.9 vs 51.8 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 Opiki School and Waituna West School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Opiki and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opiki School: 435. Waituna West School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opiki School and Waituna West School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Opiki School is 25th of 111 and Waituna West School is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).