Hiwinui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4470 · Manawatu District
#16 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#534 of 1,559 nationally
About Hiwinui School
Hiwinui 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 134 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 16th 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 (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.9%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Hiwinui School ranks 7th 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%)134
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.8%
- 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 Hiwinui 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
- 134
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- 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 Hiwinui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hiwinui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashhurst School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
456 students · 4.9 km away
Bunnythorpe School
Bunnythorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 6.0 km away
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students · 6.5 km away
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 6.8 km away
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students · 7.9 km away
Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
612 students · 8.0 km away
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students · 8.8 km away
Taonui School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students · 8.9 km away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 9.7 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 9.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 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 Hiwinui School a good school?
Hiwinui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 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 Hiwinui School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Hiwinui School ranks #16 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #534 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hiwinui School?
Hiwinui School had 134 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Hiwinui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hiwinui School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hiwinui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hiwinui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.