St Dominic's College vs St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 661 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
| Measure | St Dominic's College Gonville, 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 | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 51 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 504 |
| Total roll | 51 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.8% | -6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 20.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gonville | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 | www.stmarcellin.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Marcellin School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (53 vs 51).
- •St Dominic's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs -6%).
- •St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 53 students compared with 51.
- •St Dominic's College is a private school while St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Dominic's College is girls 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 Dominic's College 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 Dominic's College and St Marcellin School (Wanganui)?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Gonville and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St Dominic's College and St Marcellin School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Dominic's College is unranked and St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).