Schools in Rangitikei District, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
22 schools · 2,387 students · 18 state, 3 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 489.
Rangitikei District, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 22 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,387 students. By level there are 18 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 composite; by sector 18 state, 3 state integrated, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Rangitikei District's schools is 489, above the Manawatū-Whanganui median of 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
12 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Nga Tawa Diocesan School (74.8, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by St Joseph's School (Taihape) (54.2, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and South Makirikiri School (51.2, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rangitīkei College (329 students), Taihape Area School (245 students), Marton School (200 students). One school is single-sex.
Schools are spread across 10 suburbs or towns, with the most in Marton (8), Taihape (5), Bulls (2), Hunterville (1).
Ranked schools in Rangitikei District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 175Nga Tawa Diocesan SchoolMarton · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 431 · 193 students
- 254St Joseph's School (Taihape)Taihape · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 79 students
- 351South Makirikiri SchoolMarton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 154 students
- 449Hunterville Consolidated SchoolHunterville · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 446 · 116 students
- 542Bulls SchoolBulls · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 481 · 169 students
- 640Marton SchoolMarton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 491 · 200 students
- 735Taihape Area SchoolTaihape · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 514 · 245 students
- 833Clifton School (Bulls)Bulls · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 487 · 133 students
- 932Rangitīkei CollegeMarton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 515 · 329 students
- 1029James Cook SchoolMarton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 499 · 148 students
- 1123Marton Junction SchoolMarton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 529 · 94 students
- 1220Whare Kura Morehu ō RatanaRatana · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 534 · 66 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nga Tawa Diocesan School Marton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 74.8 Top 25% | 431 | 193 |
| 2 | St Joseph's School (Taihape) Taihape · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 54.2 Top 50% | 435 | 79 |
| 3 | South Makirikiri School Marton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 51.2 Top 50% | 444 | 154 |
| 4 | Hunterville Consolidated School Hunterville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 49.4 Top 50% | 446 | 116 |
| 5 | Bulls School Bulls · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.7 Lower 50% | 481 | 169 |
| 6 | Marton School Marton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.7 Lower 50% | 491 | 200 |
| 7 | Taihape Area School Taihape · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 34.6 Lower 50% | 514 | 245 |
| 8 | Clifton School (Bulls) Bulls · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 32.7 Lower 50% | 487 | 133 |
| 9 | Rangitīkei College Marton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 31.6 Lower 50% | 515 | 329 |
| 10 | James Cook School Marton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 29.0 Lower 50% | 499 | 148 |
| 11 | Marton Junction School Marton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.6 Lower 50% | 529 | 94 |
| 12 | Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana Ratana · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 19.7 Lower 50% | 534 | 66 |
Other schools in Rangitikei District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Papanui Junction School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
Mangaweka School
Mangaweka · State full primary · Years 1–8
44 students
Mataroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Pukeokahu School
Pukeokahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
Turakina School
Turakina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Taoroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Whangaehu School
Whangaehu-Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Huntley School (Marton)
Marton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Rangitikei District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Rangitikei District
Other places in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Palmerston North(22)
- Whanganui(18)
- Feilding(12)
- Levin(12)
- Taumarunui(9)
- Marton(8)
- Dannevirke(7)
- Taihape(5)
- Foxton(5)
- Pahiatua(4)
- Roslyn(3)
- Whanganui East(3)
- Hokowhitu(3)
- Ohakune(3)
- Castlecliff(3)
- Awapuni(2)
- Tawhero(2)
- Palmerston North CBD(2)
- Kelvin Grove(2)
- West End(2)
- Longburn(2)
- Milson(2)
- Ashhurst(2)
- Bulls(2)
- Gonville(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rangitikei District?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School is the highest-ranked school in Rangitikei District with a Success Index (NZ) of 74.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Rangitikei District?
Rangitikei District has 22 schools (2 secondary (year 9-15), 18 full primary, 2 composite) educating 2,387 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Rangitikei District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Rangitikei District is 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.