St Dominic's College vs Te Kura o Kokohuia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.6 km 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
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
| Measure | St Dominic's College Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura o Kokohuia Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #24 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #404 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 51 | 230 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 532 |
| Total roll | 51 | 230 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.8% | 57.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gonville | Castlecliff |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll size (230 vs 51).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.3% vs 20.8%).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia is the larger school with 230 students compared with 51.
- •St Dominic's College is a private school while Te Kura o Kokohuia is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Dominic's College is girls and Te Kura o Kokohuia 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 Te Kura o Kokohuia?
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 Te Kura o Kokohuia?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gonville and Castlecliff in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St Dominic's College and Te Kura o Kokohuia rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Dominic's College is unranked and Te Kura o Kokohuia is 24th of 33 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).