St George's School vs Whanganui Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 360 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 Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
| Measure | St George's School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui Intermediate Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #82 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1315 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 137 | 415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 505 |
| Total roll | 137 | 415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.1% | 41.2% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| International students | 1.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stgeorges.school.nz/ | wi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Whanganui Intermediate does better on roll size (415 vs 137).
- •St George's School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -15.4%).
- •Whanganui Intermediate is the larger school with 415 students compared with 137.
- •St George's School is a private school while Whanganui Intermediate 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 Intermediate?
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 Intermediate?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St George's School and Whanganui Intermediate rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St George's School is unranked and Whanganui Intermediate is 82nd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).