Churton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Aramoho, Manawatū-Whanganui 4500 · Whanganui District
#96 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1449 of 1,559 nationally
About Churton School
Churton School is a state contributing located in Aramoho, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 119 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 96th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 47.9%; pacific students 5.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)516
- Roll size (10%)119
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.6%
- 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 Churton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 516
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 119
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 47.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.9%
- 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 Churton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Churton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 3.0 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 3.4 km away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students · 3.6 km away
Upokongaro School
Upokongaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 3.9 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 3.9 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 3.9 km away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 4.6 km away
Okoia School
Okoia · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 5.0 km away
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 5.2 km away
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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84 students
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
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Norsewood and Districts School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Churton School a good school?
Churton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #96 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 Churton School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Churton School ranks #96 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1449 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Churton School?
Churton School had 119 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Churton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Churton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Churton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Churton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.