Brunswick School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4571 · Whanganui District
#55 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1086 of 1,559 nationally
About Brunswick School
Brunswick School is a state full primary located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 110 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 55th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.5%; pacific students 4.5%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Brunswick School ranks 8th of 16 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%)474
- Roll size (10%)110
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)68.7%
- 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 Brunswick School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 110
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 68.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.5%
- 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 Brunswick School has changed over time.
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Schools near Brunswick School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students · 6.4 km away
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 7.4 km away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students · 7.9 km away
Kai Iwi School
Kai Iwi · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 7.9 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 8.0 km away
Upokongaro School
Upokongaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 8.0 km away
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 8.2 km away
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 8.5 km away
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 8.5 km away
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students
Ongarue School
Ongarue · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Poroutawhao School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Brunswick School a good school?
Brunswick School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #55 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 Brunswick School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Brunswick School ranks #55 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1086 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Brunswick School?
Brunswick School had 110 students in 2026, a change of +69% over five years.
Is Brunswick School a primary school or a secondary school?
Brunswick School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Brunswick School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brunswick School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.