Awatapu College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026West End, Manawatū-Whanganui 4412 · Palmerston North City
#17 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#324 of 486 nationally
About Awatapu College
Awatapu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in West End, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 869 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 17th of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.8%; pacific students 8.1%; international students 2.2%.
There are 2 schools in West End; Awatapu College ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)492
- Roll size (10%)869
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)76.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)49%
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 Awatapu College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 492
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 869
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 76.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 49%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 32.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Awatapu College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Awatapu College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Awatapu College has changed over time.
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Schools near Awatapu College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 315 m away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
West End · State activity centre
· 703 m away
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 770 m away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 1.0 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 1.2 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 1.3 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.4 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 1.5 km away
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.6 km away
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,318 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students
Horowhenua College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
893 students
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students
Ruapehu College
Ohakune · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
246 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Awatapu College a good school?
Awatapu College has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 of 33 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 Awatapu College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Awatapu College ranks #17 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #324 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Awatapu College?
Awatapu College had 869 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Awatapu College a primary school or a secondary school?
Awatapu College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Awatapu College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Awatapu College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.