St George's School vs Whanganui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 769 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 High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students
| Measure | St George's School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui High School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #8 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #197 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 137 | 1,475 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 482 |
| Total roll | 137 | 1,475 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 63.5% |
| Māori students | 13.1% | 31.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| International students | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stgeorges.school.nz/ | www.whanganuihigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whanganui High School does better on roll size (1,475 vs 137).
- •Whanganui High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs 6.8%).
- •Whanganui High School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 137.
- •St George's School is a private school while Whanganui High School 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 High 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 George's School and Whanganui High School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St George's School and Whanganui High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St George's School is unranked and Whanganui High School is 8th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).