St Marcellin School (Wanganui) vs Te Kura o Kokohuia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
| Measure | St Marcellin School (Wanganui) Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura o Kokohuia Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #24 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #404 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 53 | 230 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 532 |
| Total roll | 53 | 230 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6% | 57.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 20.8% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Castlecliff |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.stmarcellin.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (25.6 vs 25.7).
- •St Marcellin School (Wanganui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 532).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll size (230 vs 53).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.3% vs -6%).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia is the larger school with 230 students compared with 53.
- •St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Kokohuia 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 Marcellin School (Wanganui) 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 Marcellin School (Wanganui) and Te Kura o Kokohuia?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Castlecliff in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui): 504. Te Kura o Kokohuia: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Marcellin School (Wanganui) and Te Kura o Kokohuia rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is unranked and Te Kura o Kokohuia is 24th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).