Halcombe Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Halcombe, Manawatū-Whanganui 4779 · Manawatu District
#15 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#522 of 1,559 nationally
About Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe Primary School is a state full primary located in Halcombe, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 195 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 15th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (50th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.8%; pacific students 1%; 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%)427
- Roll size (10%)195
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.5%
- 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 Halcombe Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 427
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 195
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1%
- 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 Halcombe Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Halcombe Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 6.1 km away
North Street School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students · 9.5 km away
Feilding High School
Feilding · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,650 students · 9.8 km away
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students · 9.9 km away
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 9.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Feilding · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 10 km away
Lytton Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students · 10 km away
Sanson School
Sanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 11 km away
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 11 km away
Feilding Intermediate
Feilding · State intermediate · Years 7–8
329 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Hokowhitu School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Halcombe Primary School a good school?
Halcombe Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Halcombe Primary School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Halcombe Primary School ranks #15 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #522 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Halcombe Primary School?
Halcombe Primary School had 195 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Halcombe Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Halcombe Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Halcombe Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Halcombe Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.