Schools in Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
7 schools · 1,344 students · 5 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 501.
Ranked schools in Dannevirke
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 154Ruahine SchoolDannevirke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 167 students
- 238St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)Dannevirke · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 131 students
- 336Totara College of Accelerated LearningDannevirke · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 498 · 78 students
- 434Dannevirke High SchoolDannevirke · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 501 · 400 students
- 529Dannevirke South SchoolDannevirke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 504 · 270 students
- 621Huia Range SchoolDannevirke · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 529 · 217 students
- 720TKKM o Tamaki Nui A RuaDannevirke · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 535 · 81 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruahine School Dannevirke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 54.1 Top 50% | 451 | 167 |
| 2 | St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) Dannevirke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 37.9 Lower 50% | 473 | 131 |
| 3 | Totara College of Accelerated Learning Dannevirke · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 36.2 Lower 50% | 498 | 78 |
| 4 | Dannevirke High School Dannevirke · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 501 | 400 |
| 5 | Dannevirke South School Dannevirke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 28.8 Lower 50% | 504 | 270 |
| 6 | Huia Range School Dannevirke · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 21.3 Lower 50% | 529 | 217 |
| 7 | TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua Dannevirke · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 19.8 Lower 50% | 535 | 81 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dannevirke?
Ruahine School is the highest-ranked school in Dannevirke with a Success Index (NZ) of 54.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Dannevirke?
Dannevirke has 7 schools (4 full primary, 2 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,344 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Dannevirke?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Dannevirke is 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.