Awahou School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui 4884 · Manawatu District
About Awahou School
Awahou School is a state full primary located in Ashhurst, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 37 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.2%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Ashhurst; Awahou School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)461
- Roll size (10%)37
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)46.4%
- 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 Awahou School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 37
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 46.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Awahou School has changed over time.
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Schools near Awahou School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kiwitea School
Kiwitea · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 11 km away
Hato Paora College
Feilding · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
110 students · 13 km away
Ashhurst School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
456 students · 13 km away
Hiwinui School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 14 km away
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 14 km away
Te Kura aa Iwi o Ngaati Kauwhata
Feilding · State composite · Years 1–13
58 students · 14 km away
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kumeroa School
Kumeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Taonui School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
Ashhurst School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
456 students
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students
Kaitieke School
Kaitieke · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Awahou School a good school?
Awahou School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Awahou School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Awahou School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Awahou School?
Awahou School had 37 students in 2026, a change of +46% over five years.
Is Awahou School a primary school or a secondary school?
Awahou School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Awahou School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Awahou School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.