St George's School vs Whanganui City College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 720 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students
| Measure | St George's School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui City College Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #33 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #483 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 137 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 547 |
| Total roll | 137 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | -4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 53.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 32.1% |
| Māori students | 13.1% | 74.8% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| International students | 1.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stgeorges.school.nz/ | www.wcc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whanganui City College does better on roll size (286 vs 137).
- •St George's School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -4.7%).
- •Whanganui City College is the larger school with 286 students compared with 137.
- •St George's School is a private school while Whanganui City College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 George's School better than Whanganui City 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 George's School and Whanganui City College?
About 720 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St George's School and Whanganui City College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St George's School is unranked and Whanganui City College is 33rd of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).