Ballance School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui 4983 · Tararua District
About Ballance School
Ballance School is a state full primary located in Pahiatua, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 23 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 24.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13%; pacific students 4.3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Pahiatua; Ballance School ranks 4th of 4 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%)504
- Roll size (10%)23
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.7%
- 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 Ballance School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 504
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 23
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- 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 Ballance School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ballance School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mangatainoka School
Mangatainoka · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 5.7 km away
Pahiatua School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
335 students · 6.5 km away
Tararua College
Pahiatua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
379 students · 6.7 km away
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Pahiatua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 6.9 km away
Woodville School
Woodville · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 9.4 km away
Aokautere School
Aokautere · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 12 km away
Ashhurst School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
456 students · 13 km away
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students · 13 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students · 14 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students
North Street School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ballance School a good school?
Ballance School has a Success Index (NZ) of 24.2 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 Ballance School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ballance School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ballance School?
Ballance School had 23 students in 2026, a change of -23% over five years.
Is Ballance School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ballance School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ballance School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ballance School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.