Kimbolton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kimbolton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4774 · Manawatu District
About Kimbolton School
Kimbolton School is a state full primary located in Kimbolton, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 47 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (51th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.5%; pacific students 0%; 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%)453
- Roll size (10%)47
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.3%
- 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 Kimbolton School 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
- 47
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Kimbolton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kimbolton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kiwitea School
Kiwitea · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 7.8 km away
Waituna West School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 12 km away
Apiti School
Apiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 12 km away
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Feilding · State composite · Years 1–13
58 students · 13 km away
Awahou School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 14 km away
Hato Paora College
Feilding · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
110 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
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116 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
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Fordell School
Fordell · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimbolton School a good school?
Kimbolton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Kimbolton School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kimbolton School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kimbolton School?
Kimbolton School had 47 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Kimbolton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kimbolton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kimbolton School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Kimbolton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.