St Anthony's School (Wanganui) vs St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 780 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 Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
| Measure | St Anthony's School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Marcellin School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 91 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 504 |
| Total roll | 91 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | -6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 20.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 | www.stmarcellin.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (91 vs 53).
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs -6%).
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 91 students compared with 53.
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) is a private school while St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Anthony's School (Wanganui) is boys and St Marcellin School (Wanganui) 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 St Anthony's School (Wanganui) better than St Marcellin School (Wanganui)?
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 Marcellin School (Wanganui)?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St Anthony's School (Wanganui) and St Marcellin School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Anthony's School (Wanganui) is unranked and St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is unranked among composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).