St Anthony's School (Wanganui) vs St Dominic's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 121 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students
| Measure | St Anthony's School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Dominic's College Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Private | Private |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 91 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | – |
| Total roll | 91 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | 20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Gonville |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (91 vs 51).
- •St Dominic's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs 4%).
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 91 students compared with 51.
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) is boys and St Dominic's College 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 St Anthony's School (Wanganui) better than St Dominic's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Anthony's School (Wanganui) and St Dominic's College?
About 121 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Gonville in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St Anthony's School (Wanganui) and St Dominic's College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Anthony's School (Wanganui) is unranked and St Dominic's College is unranked among composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).