Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4572 · Whanganui District
#35 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#864 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) is a state full primary located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 116 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 35th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.2%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Kaitoke School (Wanganui) ranks 6th of 16 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%)453
- Roll size (10%)116
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)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 Kaitoke School (Wanganui) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 116
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.9%
- 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 Kaitoke School (Wanganui) has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 3.3 km away
Okoia School
Okoia · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 4.6 km away
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Putiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 4.6 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 5.3 km away
Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students · 5.6 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 6.0 km away
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 6.0 km away
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 6.1 km away
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 6.3 km away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Papanui Junction School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
Koputaroa School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
Manakau School
Manakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
Ruahine School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
Fordell School
Fordell · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaitoke School (Wanganui) a good school?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 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 Kaitoke School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) ranks #35 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #864 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaitoke School (Wanganui)?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) had 116 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Kaitoke School (Wanganui) a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaitoke School (Wanganui)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaitoke School (Wanganui); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.