Longburn School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui 4412 · Palmerston North City
#79 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1302 of 1,559 nationally
About Longburn School
Longburn School is a state full primary located in Longburn, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 87 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 31.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 79th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.8%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Longburn; Longburn School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)489
- Roll size (10%)87
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-34.9%
- 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 Longburn School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 87
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -34.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- 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 Longburn School has changed over time.
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Schools near Longburn School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students · 1.3 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 4.1 km away
Kairanga School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 4.2 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 4.4 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 4.9 km away
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 4.9 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students · 5.0 km away
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students · 5.0 km away
Linton Camp School
Linton Camp · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 5.1 km away
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Tokomaru School
Tokomaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Ngakonui Valley School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Apiti School
Apiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Eketāhuna School
Eketahuna · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Longburn School a good school?
Longburn School has a Success Index (NZ) of 31.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #79 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 Longburn School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Longburn School ranks #79 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1302 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Longburn School?
Longburn School had 87 students in 2026, a change of -35% over five years.
Is Longburn School a primary school or a secondary school?
Longburn School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Longburn School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Longburn School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.