Aranui School (Wanganui)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
#105 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1516 of 1,559 nationally
About Aranui School (Wanganui)
Aranui School (Wanganui) is a state contributing located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 65 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 19.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 105th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 60%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Aranui School (Wanganui) ranks 14th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)536
- Roll size (10%)65
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Aranui School (Wanganui) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 536
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 65
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 60%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Aranui School (Wanganui) has changed over time.
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Schools near Aranui School (Wanganui)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Castlecliff School
Castlecliff · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students · 1.5 km away
TKKM o Tupoho
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
179 students · 1.8 km away
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students · 2.6 km away
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students · 2.9 km away
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 3.1 km away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 3.1 km away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 3.4 km away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 3.6 km away
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 3.7 km away
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Castlecliff School
Castlecliff · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Okoia School
Okoia · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
TKKM o Ngati Rangi
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aranui School (Wanganui) a good school?
Aranui School (Wanganui) has a Success Index (NZ) of 19.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #105 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Aranui School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Aranui School (Wanganui) ranks #105 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1516 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Aranui School (Wanganui)?
Aranui School (Wanganui) had 65 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Aranui School (Wanganui) a primary school or a secondary school?
Aranui School (Wanganui) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Aranui School (Wanganui)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aranui School (Wanganui); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.