Arahunga School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
About Arahunga School
Arahunga School is a state special school located in Tawhero, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 124 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Arahunga School does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 42.7%; pacific students 4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Tawhero.
Published measures
All figures published for Arahunga School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 527
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 124
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 90.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Arahunga School has changed over time.
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Schools near Arahunga School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 211 m away
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 614 m away
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students · 685 m away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 698 m away
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students · 732 m away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 822 m away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 861 m away
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.3 km away
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 1.4 km away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State special school schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Arahunga School a good school?
Arahunga School is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Arahunga School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Arahunga School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Arahunga School?
Arahunga School had 124 students in 2026, a change of +90% over five years.
Is Arahunga School a primary school or a secondary school?
Arahunga School is classified as a special school. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Arahunga School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arahunga School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.