Awapuni School (P North)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Awapuni, Manawatū-Whanganui 4412 · Palmerston North City
#98 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1458 of 1,559 nationally
About Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni School (P North) is a state contributing located in Awapuni, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 107 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 98th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (61th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 57%; pacific students 15.9%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Awapuni; Awapuni School (P North) ranks 2nd of 2 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%)531
- Roll size (10%)107
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.4%
- 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 Awapuni School (P North) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 531
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 107
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 57%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.9%
- 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 Awapuni School (P North) has changed over time.
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Schools near Awapuni School (P North)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 789 m away
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students · 1.0 km away
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 1.1 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 1.2 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 1.3 km away
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.4 km away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
West End · State activity centre
· 1.6 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 2.1 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students · 2.2 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whangaehu School
Whangaehu-Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Awapuni School (P North) a good school?
Awapuni School (P North) has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #98 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 Awapuni School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Awapuni School (P North) ranks #98 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1458 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Awapuni School (P North)?
Awapuni School (P North) had 107 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Awapuni School (P North) a primary school or a secondary school?
Awapuni School (P North) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Awapuni School (P North)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Awapuni School (P North); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.