Glen Oroua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4473 · Manawatu District
#11 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#486 of 1,559 nationally
About Glen Oroua School
Glen Oroua School is a state full primary located in Palmerston North, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 75 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 11th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.7%; pacific students 1.3%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Glen Oroua School ranks 5th of 21 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%)415
- Roll size (10%)75
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)25.8%
- 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 Glen Oroua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 75
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 25.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.3%
- 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 Glen Oroua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Glen Oroua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rongotea School
Rongotea · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 4.3 km away
Kopane School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 6.8 km away
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 9.1 km away
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 9.1 km away
Kairanga School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 11 km away
Sanson School
Sanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 12 km away
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 13 km away
Opiki School
Opiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 13 km away
Newbury School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 14 km away
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hiwinui School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Glen Oroua School a good school?
Glen Oroua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Glen Oroua School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Glen Oroua School ranks #11 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #486 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Glen Oroua School?
Glen Oroua School had 75 students in 2026, a change of +26% over five years.
Is Glen Oroua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Glen Oroua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Glen Oroua School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Glen Oroua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.