Schools in Horowhenua District, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
22 schools · 5,061 students · 20 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 508.
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Ranked schools in Horowhenua District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 155Opiki SchoolOpiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 113 students
- 251St Joseph's School (Levin)Levin · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 186 students
- 348Koputaroa SchoolLevin · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 191 students
- 446Manakau SchoolManakau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 97 students
- 541Fairfield School (Levin)Levin · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 399 students
- 641Ohau SchoolOhau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 159 students
- 739Horowhenua CollegeLevin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 495 · 893 students
- 837Levin SchoolLevin · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 508 · 267 students
- 936Poroutawhao SchoolLevin · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 476 · 99 students
- 1035Levin East SchoolLevin · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 526 · 405 students
- 1135Levin IntermediateLevin · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 517 · 279 students
- 1230Tokomaru SchoolTokomaru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 490 · 70 students
- 1328Shannon SchoolShannon · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 517 · 130 students
- 1428Levin North SchoolLevin · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 506 · 244 students
- 1528Taitoko SchoolLevin · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 541 · 241 students
- 1626Foxton Beach SchoolFoxton Beach · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 507 · 110 students
- 1726Waiopehu CollegeLevin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 513 · 540 students
- 1825Coley Street SchoolFoxton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 219 students
- 1918Foxton SchoolFoxton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 547 · 86 students
- 2016Manawatū CollegeFoxton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 528 · 295 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opiki School Opiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 54.9 Top 50% | 435 | 113 |
| 2 | St Joseph's School (Levin) Levin · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 50.5 Top 50% | 462 | 186 |
| 3 | Koputaroa School Levin · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.8 Lower 50% | 452 | 191 |
| 4 | Manakau School Manakau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 46.0 Lower 50% | 452 | 97 |
| 5 | Fairfield School (Levin) Levin · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.1 Lower 50% | 474 | 399 |
| 6 | Ohau School Ohau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.0 Lower 50% | 467 | 159 |
| 7 | Horowhenua College Levin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 38.5 Lower 50% | 495 | 893 |
| 8 | Levin School Levin · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 37.3 Lower 50% | 508 | 267 |
| 9 | Poroutawhao School Levin · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 35.9 Lower 50% | 476 | 99 |
| 10 | Levin East School Levin · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 35.4 Lower 50% | 526 | 405 |
| 11 | Levin Intermediate Levin · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 35.4 Lower 50% | 517 | 279 |
| 12 | Tokomaru School Tokomaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 30.3 Lower 50% | 490 | 70 |
| 13 | Shannon School Shannon · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 28.1 Lower 50% | 517 | 130 |
| 14 | Levin North School Levin · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.9 Lower 50% | 506 | 244 |
| 15 | Taitoko School Levin · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 27.5 Lower 50% | 541 | 241 |
| 16 | Foxton Beach School Foxton Beach · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.7 Lower 50% | 507 | 110 |
| 17 | Waiopehu College Levin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 25.5 Lower 50% | 513 | 540 |
| 18 | Coley Street School Foxton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.0 Lower 50% | 516 | 219 |
| 19 | Foxton School Foxton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 18.2 Lower 50% | 547 | 86 |
| 20 | Manawatū College Foxton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 16.1 Lower 50% | 528 | 295 |
Other schools in Horowhenua District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Horowhenua District?
Opiki School is the highest-ranked school in Horowhenua District with a Success Index (NZ) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Horowhenua District?
Horowhenua District has 22 schools (14 full primary, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 3 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 teen parent unit) educating 5,061 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Horowhenua District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Horowhenua District is 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.