Whanganui City College vs Whanganui Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 446 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 Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
| Measure | Whanganui City College Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui Intermediate Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 9 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 33 | #82 of 111 |
| National rank | #483 of 486 | #1315 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 286 | 415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 547 | 505 |
| Total roll | 286 | 415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.7% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 53.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.1% | – |
| Māori students | 74.8% | 41.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.wcc.school.nz | wi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Whanganui Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.6 vs 9.3).
- •Whanganui Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 547).
- •Whanganui Intermediate does better on roll size (415 vs 286).
- •Whanganui City College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.7% vs -15.4%).
- •Whanganui Intermediate is the larger school with 415 students compared with 286.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Whanganui City College better than Whanganui Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whanganui Intermediate ranks higher (30.6 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 Intermediate?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Whanganui City College: 547. Whanganui Intermediate: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Whanganui City College and Whanganui Intermediate rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whanganui City College is 33rd of 33 and Whanganui Intermediate is 82nd of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).