Fordell School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fordell, Manawatū-Whanganui 4572 · Whanganui District
#34 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#860 of 1,559 nationally
About Fordell School
Fordell School is a state full primary located in Fordell, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 130 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 34th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.5%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)455
- Roll size (10%)130
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.9%
- 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 Fordell School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 455
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 130
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Fordell School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fordell School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whangaehu School
Whangaehu-Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students · 5.7 km away
Okoia School
Okoia · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 7.4 km away
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 8.5 km away
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Ratana · State composite · Years 1–13
66 students · 8.9 km away
Turakina School
Turakina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 10 km away
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 11 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 12 km away
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 12 km away
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 13 km away
Upokongaro School
Upokongaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kiwitea School
Kiwitea · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Tokirima School
Tokirima · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Papanui Junction School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fordell School a good school?
Fordell School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 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 Fordell School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Fordell School ranks #34 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #860 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fordell School?
Fordell School had 130 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Fordell School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fordell School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fordell School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fordell School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.