Bainesse School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4477 · Manawatu District
#72 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1201 of 1,559 nationally
About Bainesse School
Bainesse School is a state full primary located in Palmerston North, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 80 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 72nd of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.3%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Bainesse School ranks 19th of 21 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%)485
- Roll size (10%)80
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.7%
- 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 Bainesse School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 485
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 80
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Bainesse School has changed over time.
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Schools near Bainesse School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 6.2 km away
Opiki School
Opiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 8.0 km away
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students · 9.1 km away
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 10 km away
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 10 km away
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students · 11 km away
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 11 km away
Rongotea School
Rongotea · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 13 km away
Tokomaru School
Tokomaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 13 km away
Foxton Beach School
Foxton Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pongaroa School
Pongaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Matiere School
Matiere · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Waiouru School
Waiouru · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Eketāhuna School
Eketahuna · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bainesse School a good school?
Bainesse School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #72 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 Bainesse School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Bainesse School ranks #72 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1201 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bainesse School?
Bainesse School had 80 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Bainesse School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bainesse School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bainesse School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bainesse School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.