Gonville School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gonville, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
#94 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1427 of 1,559 nationally
About Gonville School
Gonville School is a state contributing located in Gonville, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 177 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 94th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 42.9%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Gonville; Gonville School ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)513
- Roll size (10%)177
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-38.8%
- 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 Gonville School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 513
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 177
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -38.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 Gonville School has changed over time.
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Schools near Gonville School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students · 679 m away
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students · 790 m away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 885 m away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.0 km away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 1.4 km away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 1.4 km away
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 1.5 km away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 1.6 km away
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Putiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Norsewood and Districts School
Norsewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Turaki School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
189 students
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Raetihi Primary School
Raetihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gonville School a good school?
Gonville School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #94 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 Gonville School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Gonville School ranks #94 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1427 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Gonville School?
Gonville School had 177 students in 2026, a change of -39% over five years.
Is Gonville School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gonville School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Gonville School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gonville School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.