Maniototo Area School vs St John's School (Ranfurly)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maniototo Area School
Ranfurly ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
139 students
St John's School (Ranfurly)
Ranfurly ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
67 students
| Measure | Maniototo Area School Ranfurly, Otago | St John's School (Ranfurly) Ranfurly, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #22 of 28 | #20 of 85 |
| National rank | #272 of 486 | #360 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 139 | 67 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 395 |
| Total roll | 139 | 67 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.7% | 28.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.9% | 10.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ranfurly | Ranfurly |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.maniototo.school.nz | www.sjr.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt John's School (Ranfurly) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.3 vs 44.0).
- โขSt John's School (Ranfurly) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 470).
- โขManiototo Area School does better on roll size (139 vs 67).
- โขSt John's School (Ranfurly) does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.3% vs -0.7%).
- โขManiototo Area School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 67.
- โขManiototo Area School is a state school while St John's School (Ranfurly) 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 Maniototo Area School better than St John's School (Ranfurly)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John's School (Ranfurly) ranks higher (71.3 vs 44.0 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 Maniototo Area School and St John's School (Ranfurly)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ranfurly and Ranfurly in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maniototo Area School: 470. St John's School (Ranfurly): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maniototo Area School and St John's School (Ranfurly) rank in Otago?
Maniototo Area School is 22nd of 28 and St John's School (Ranfurly) is 20th of 85 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).