Schools in Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
4 schools · 865 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 504.
Pahiatua, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 865 students. By level there are 3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Pahiatua's schools is 504, above the Manawatū-Whanganui median of 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) (57.0, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Pahiatua School (38.1, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Tararua College (35.8, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Tararua College (379 students), Pahiatua School (335 students), St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) (128 students).
Ranked schools in Pahiatua
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 157St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)Pahiatua · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 441 · 128 students
- 238Pahiatua SchoolPahiatua · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 478 · 335 students
- 336Tararua CollegePahiatua · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 510 · 379 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) Pahiatua · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 57.0 Top 50% | 441 | 128 |
| 2 | Pahiatua School Pahiatua · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 38.1 Lower 50% | 478 | 335 |
| 3 | Tararua College Pahiatua · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 35.8 Lower 50% | 510 | 379 |
Other schools in Pahiatua
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 Pahiatua?
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) is the highest-ranked school in Pahiatua with a Success Index (NZ) of 57.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Pahiatua?
Pahiatua has 4 schools (3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 865 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Pahiatua?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Pahiatua is 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.