Dannevirke High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui 4942 · Tararua District
#21 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#350 of 486 nationally
About Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Dannevirke, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 400 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 21st of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 38.5%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Dannevirke; Dannevirke High School ranks 4th of 7 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%)501
- Roll size (10%)400
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)56.5%
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 Dannevirke High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 501
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 400
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 56.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 38.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- 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 Dannevirke High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Dannevirke High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Dannevirke High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Dannevirke High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students · 697 m away
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 957 m away
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 1.1 km away
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students · 1.5 km away
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students · 2.5 km away
Ruahine School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ruapehu College
Ohakune · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
246 students
Horowhenua College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
893 students
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students
Tararua College
Pahiatua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
379 students
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dannevirke High School a good school?
Dannevirke High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 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 Dannevirke High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Dannevirke High School ranks #21 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #350 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dannevirke High School?
Dannevirke High School had 400 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Dannevirke High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dannevirke High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Dannevirke High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Dannevirke High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.