Whanganui City College vs Whanganui Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 724 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students
| Measure | Whanganui City College Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui Collegiate School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 9 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #33 of 33 | #5 of 33 |
| National rank | #483 of 486 | #107 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 286 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 547 | 417 |
| Total roll | 286 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.7% | -8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 53.6% | 93.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.1% | 84.4% |
| Māori students | 74.8% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 11.3% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.wcc.school.nz | www.collegiate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whanganui Collegiate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.6 vs 9.3).
- •Whanganui Collegiate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 547).
- •Whanganui Collegiate School does better on roll size (371 vs 286).
- •Whanganui City College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.7% vs -8.5%).
- •Whanganui Collegiate School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (93.3% vs 53.6%).
- •Whanganui Collegiate School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 286.
- •Whanganui City College is a state school while Whanganui Collegiate School is a state integrated 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 Whanganui City College better than Whanganui Collegiate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whanganui Collegiate School ranks higher (69.6 vs 9.3 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 Whanganui City College and Whanganui Collegiate School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Whanganui City College: 547. Whanganui Collegiate School: 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Whanganui City College and Whanganui Collegiate School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whanganui City College is 33rd of 33 and Whanganui Collegiate School is 5th of 33 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).