Kiwitea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kiwitea, Manawatū-Whanganui 4777 · Manawatu District
#48 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1012 of 1,559 nationally
About Kiwitea School
Kiwitea School is a state full primary located in Kiwitea, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 70 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 48th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (49th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.6%; 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%)455
- Roll size (10%)70
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13%
- 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 Kiwitea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 455
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 70
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.6%
- 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 Kiwitea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kiwitea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Feilding · State composite · Years 1–13
58 students · 5.9 km away
Hato Paora College
Feilding · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
110 students · 7.2 km away
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 7.8 km away
Waituna West School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 10.0 km away
Awahou School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 11 km away
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fordell School
Fordell · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Tokirima School
Tokirima · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Papanui Junction School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kiwitea School a good school?
Kiwitea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 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 Kiwitea School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Kiwitea School ranks #48 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1012 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kiwitea School?
Kiwitea School had 70 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Kiwitea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kiwitea School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kiwitea School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Kiwitea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.