St Dominic's College vs Tawhero School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 697 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
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students
| Measure | St Dominic's College Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui | Tawhero School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #97 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1454 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 51 | 173 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 547 |
| Total roll | 51 | 173 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.8% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 78% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 15% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gonville | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 | tawhero.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tawhero School does better on roll size (173 vs 51).
- •St Dominic's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs 3.4%).
- •Tawhero School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 51.
- •St Dominic's College is a private school while Tawhero School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Dominic's College is girls and Tawhero School 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 Tawhero School?
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 Tawhero School?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Gonville and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St Dominic's College and Tawhero School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Dominic's College is unranked and Tawhero School is 97th of 111 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).