Mana Tamariki
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North CBD, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410 · Palmerston North City
#7 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#182 of 486 nationally
About Mana Tamariki
Mana Tamariki is a state composite located in Palmerston North CBD, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 70 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 7th of 33 ranked composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.6%; pacific students 8.6%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Palmerston North CBD; Mana Tamariki ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)444
- Roll size (10%)70
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.7%
- 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 Mana Tamariki by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- 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)
- 8.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.6%
- 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 Mana Tamariki has changed over time.
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Schools near Mana Tamariki
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 482 m away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students · 547 m away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 994 m away
Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
408 students · 1.0 km away
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students · 1.0 km away
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students · 1.1 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.3 km away
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students · 1.3 km away
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students · 1.4 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,318 students
Feilding High School
Feilding · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,650 students
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mana Tamariki a good school?
Mana Tamariki has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 of 33 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 Mana Tamariki rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Mana Tamariki ranks #7 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #182 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mana Tamariki?
Mana Tamariki had 70 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Mana Tamariki a primary school or a secondary school?
Mana Tamariki is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mana Tamariki?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mana Tamariki; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.