Whanganui Collegiate School vs Whanganui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 735 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students
| Measure | Whanganui Collegiate School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whanganui High School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 33 | #8 of 33 |
| National rank | #107 of 486 | #197 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 371 | 1,475 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 482 |
| Total roll | 371 | 1,475 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.5% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.3% | 81.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 84.4% | 63.5% |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 31.4% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 5.4% |
| International students | 11.3% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Whanganui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.collegiate.school.nz | www.whanganuihigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whanganui Collegiate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.6 vs 55.1).
- •Whanganui Collegiate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 482).
- •Whanganui High School does better on roll size (1,475 vs 371).
- •Whanganui High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -8.5%).
- •Whanganui Collegiate School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (93.3% vs 81.9%).
- •Whanganui High School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 371.
- •Whanganui Collegiate School is a state integrated school while Whanganui High School 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 Whanganui Collegiate School better than Whanganui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whanganui Collegiate School ranks higher (69.6 vs 55.1 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 Collegiate School and Whanganui High School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Whanganui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Whanganui Collegiate School: 417. Whanganui High School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Whanganui Collegiate School and Whanganui High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whanganui Collegiate School is 5th of 33 and Whanganui High School is 8th of 33 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).