Schools in Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
9 schools · 1,065 students · 8 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 528.
Taumarunui, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 9 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,065 students. By level there are 7 full primary, 1 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 8 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Taumarunui's schools is 528, above the Manawatū-Whanganui median of 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
7 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) (43.0, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Manunui School (31.7, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Turaki School (25.7, lower 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 Taumarunui High School (295 students), Turaki School (189 students), Manunui School (148 students).
Ranked schools in Taumarunui
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 143St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)Taumarunui · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 77 students
- 232Manunui SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 508 · 148 students
- 326Turaki SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 512 · 189 students
- 422Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o TaumarunuiTaumarunui · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 531 · 94 students
- 521Taumarunui Primary SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 554 · 147 students
- 617Taumarunui High SchoolTaumarunui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 528 · 295 students
- 717Tarrangower SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 549 · 68 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 43.0 Lower 50% | 465 | 77 |
| 2 | Manunui School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 31.7 Lower 50% | 508 | 148 |
| 3 | Turaki School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.7 Lower 50% | 512 | 189 |
| 4 | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui Taumarunui · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 22.1 Lower 50% | 531 | 94 |
| 5 | Taumarunui Primary School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 21.0 Lower 50% | 554 | 147 |
| 6 | Taumarunui High School Taumarunui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 17.3 Lower 50% | 528 | 295 |
| 7 | Tarrangower School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 16.9 Lower 50% | 549 | 68 |
Other schools in Taumarunui
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 Taumarunui?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) is the highest-ranked school in Taumarunui with a Success Index (NZ) of 43.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Taumarunui?
Taumarunui has 9 schools (7 full primary, 1 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,065 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Taumarunui?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Taumarunui is 528. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.