Huia Range School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui 4930 · Tararua District
#101 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1495 of 1,559 nationally
About Huia Range School
Huia Range School is a state full primary located in Dannevirke, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 217 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 101st of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (54th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 58.5%; pacific students 10.6%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Dannevirke; Huia Range School ranks 6th of 7 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%)529
- Roll size (10%)217
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.1%
- 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 Huia Range School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 529
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 217
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 58.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.6%
- 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 Huia Range School has changed over time.
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Schools near Huia Range School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students · 697 m away
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 1.3 km away
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 1.8 km away
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students · 2.9 km away
Ruahine School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
Whangaehu School
Whangaehu-Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students
Levin East School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
405 students
Kakatahi School
Kakatahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Huia Range School a good school?
Huia Range School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #101 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 Huia Range School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Huia Range School ranks #101 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1495 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Huia Range School?
Huia Range School had 217 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Huia Range School a primary school or a secondary school?
Huia Range School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Huia Range School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Huia Range School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.