Kairanga School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4475 · Palmerston North City
#38 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#904 of 1,559 nationally
About Kairanga School
Kairanga School is a state full primary located in Palmerston North, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 155 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 38th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.1%; pacific students 1.3%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Kairanga School ranks 14th 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%)449
- Roll size (10%)155
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.2%
- 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 Kairanga School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 155
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.1%
- 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 Kairanga School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kairanga School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 4.2 km away
Cloverlea School
Cloverlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 4.3 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students · 4.4 km away
Newbury School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 4.8 km away
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students · 5.0 km away
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 5.0 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 5.3 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 5.4 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 5.5 km away
Kopane School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students
Ruahine School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
Weber School
Weber · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Kopane School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Koputaroa School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
Manakau School
Manakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kairanga School a good school?
Kairanga School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #38 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 Kairanga School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kairanga School ranks #38 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #904 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kairanga School?
Kairanga School had 155 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Kairanga School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kairanga School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kairanga School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kairanga School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.