Schools in Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
3 schools · 752 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 493.
Whanganui East, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 752 students. By level there are 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing; by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Whanganui East's schools is 493, 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 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Anne's School (Wanganui) (45.5, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Whanganui Girls' College (39.8, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Whanganui East School (16.6, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Whanganui Girls' College (362 students), St Anne's School (Wanganui) (223 students), Whanganui East School (167 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Whanganui East
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 146St Anne's School (Wanganui)Whanganui East · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 459 · 223 students
- 240Whanganui Girls' CollegeWhanganui East · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 493 · 362 students
- 317Whanganui East SchoolWhanganui East · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 547 · 167 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Anne's School (Wanganui) Whanganui East · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 45.5 Lower 50% | 459 | 223 |
| 2 | Whanganui Girls' College Whanganui East · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 39.8 Lower 50% | 493 | 362 |
| 3 | Whanganui East School Whanganui East · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 16.6 Lower 50% | 547 | 167 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whanganui East?
St Anne's School (Wanganui) is the highest-ranked school in Whanganui East with a Success Index (NZ) of 45.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whanganui East?
Whanganui East has 3 schools (1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing) educating 752 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whanganui East?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whanganui East is 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.