Maniototo Area School vs The Catlins Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Otago, New Zealand, 152 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
The Catlins Area School
Owaka ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
127 students
| Measure | Maniototo Area School Ranfurly, Otago | The Catlins Area School Owaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 28 | #19 of 28 |
| National rank | #272 of 486 | #245 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 139 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 470 |
| Total roll | 139 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.7% | 19.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.9% | 21.3% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ranfurly | Owaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.maniototo.school.nz | www.catlins.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขThe Catlins Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 44.0).
- โขManiototo Area School does better on roll size (139 vs 127).
- โขThe Catlins Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.6% vs -0.7%).
- โขManiototo Area School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 127.
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 The Catlins Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), The Catlins Area School ranks higher (48.8 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 The Catlins Area School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Ranfurly and Owaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maniototo Area School: 470. The Catlins Area School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maniototo Area School and The Catlins Area School rank in Otago?
Maniototo Area School is 22nd of 28 and The Catlins Area School is 19th of 28 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).