St Anne's School (Wanganui) vs Whanganui East School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 684 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
| Measure | St Anne's School (Wanganui) Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui East School Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 111 | #111 of 111 |
| National rank | #990 of 1,559 | #1541 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 223 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 547 |
| Total roll | 223 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.5% | -11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 68.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui East | Whanganui East |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stannes.school.nz | www.whanganuieast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.5 vs 16.6).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 547).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (223 vs 167).
- •Whanganui East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.1% vs -16.5%).
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 223 students compared with 167.
- •St Anne's School (Wanganui) is a state integrated school while Whanganui East School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Anne's School (Wanganui) better than Whanganui East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anne's School (Wanganui) ranks higher (45.5 vs 16.6 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 St Anne's School (Wanganui) and Whanganui East School?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Whanganui East and Whanganui East in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Anne's School (Wanganui): 459. Whanganui East School: 547. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Anne's School (Wanganui) and Whanganui East School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Anne's School (Wanganui) is 46th of 111 and Whanganui East School is 111th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).