Mangatainoka School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mangatainoka, Manawatū-Whanganui 4982 · Tararua District
About Mangatainoka School
Mangatainoka School is a state full primary located in Mangatainoka, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 48 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 58.3%; pacific students 6.3%; 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%)509
- Roll size (10%)48
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-28.2%
- 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 Mangatainoka School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 509
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 48
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -28.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 58.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- 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 Mangatainoka School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mangatainoka School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Pahiatua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 4.3 km away
Pahiatua School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
335 students · 4.3 km away
Tararua College
Pahiatua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
379 students · 4.9 km away
Ballance School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students · 5.7 km away
Woodville School
Woodville · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 8.9 km away
Kumeroa School
Kumeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Turakina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Levin School
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267 students
Manunui School
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148 students
Woodville School
Woodville · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
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Carlton School
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265 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mangatainoka School a good school?
Mangatainoka School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.8 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 Mangatainoka School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Mangatainoka School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Mangatainoka School?
Mangatainoka School had 48 students in 2026, a change of -28% over five years.
Is Mangatainoka School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mangatainoka School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mangatainoka School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Mangatainoka School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.