Taumarunui High School vs Taumarunui Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
Taumarunui Primary School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
147 students
| Measure | Taumarunui High School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Taumarunui Primary School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 33 | #102 of 111 |
| National rank | #457 of 486 | #1499 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 295 | 147 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 554 |
| Total roll | 295 | 147 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | 13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 37.1% | – |
| Māori students | 69.8% | 75.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taumarunui | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.nuihigh.com | www.taumarunui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taumarunui Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.0 vs 17.3).
- •Taumarunui High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (528 vs 554).
- •Taumarunui High School does better on roll size (295 vs 147).
- •Taumarunui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs 0.7%).
- •Taumarunui High School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 147.
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 Taumarunui High School better than Taumarunui Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taumarunui Primary School ranks higher (21.0 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Taumarunui High School and Taumarunui Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Taumarunui and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taumarunui High School: 528. Taumarunui Primary School: 554. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taumarunui High School and Taumarunui Primary School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Taumarunui High School is 31st of 33 and Taumarunui Primary School is 102nd of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).