Dannevirke South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui 4942 · Tararua District
#86 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1352 of 1,559 nationally
About Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke South School is a state full primary located in Dannevirke, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 270 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 86th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (62th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 49.6%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Dannevirke; Dannevirke South School ranks 5th of 7 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%)270
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.9%
- 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 Dannevirke South 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
- 270
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 49.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Dannevirke South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 828 m away
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students · 1.1 km away
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students · 1.4 km away
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students · 1.8 km away
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students · 2.7 km away
Ruahine School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ballance School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 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 Dannevirke South School a good school?
Dannevirke South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #86 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 Dannevirke South School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Dannevirke South School ranks #86 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1352 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dannevirke South School?
Dannevirke South School had 270 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Dannevirke South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dannevirke South School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Dannevirke South School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Dannevirke South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.