St Marcellin School (Wanganui) vs St Mary's School (Foxton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 64 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
| Measure | St Marcellin School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (Foxton) Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 53 | 38 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 509 |
| Total roll | 53 | 38 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 47.4% |
| Pacific students | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Foxton |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stmarcellin.school.nz/ | www.stmarysfoxton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (25.6 vs 25.0).
- •St Marcellin School (Wanganui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 509).
- •St Marcellin School (Wanganui) does better on roll size (53 vs 38).
- •St Mary's School (Foxton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -6%).
- •St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is the larger school with 53 students compared with 38.
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 Marcellin School (Wanganui) better than St Mary's School (Foxton)?
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 Marcellin School (Wanganui) and St Mary's School (Foxton)?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui): 504. St Mary's School (Foxton): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Marcellin School (Wanganui) and St Mary's School (Foxton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is unranked and St Mary's School (Foxton) is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).