Marton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4710 · Rangitikei District
#59 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1114 of 1,559 nationally
About Marton School
Marton School is a state full primary located in Marton, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 200 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 59th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (70th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.5%; pacific students 12.5%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Marton; Marton School ranks 3rd of 7 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%)491
- Roll size (10%)200
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)24.4%
- 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 Marton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 491
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 200
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 24.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.5%
- 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 Marton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Marton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students · 315 m away
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 583 m away
James Cook School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 1.1 km away
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students · 1.6 km away
Huntley School (Marton)
Marton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.9 km away
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 2.0 km away
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 6.3 km away
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 11 km away
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 12 km away
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students
Tokomaru School
Tokomaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Ngakonui Valley School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Apiti School
Apiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marton School a good school?
Marton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #59 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 Marton School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Marton School ranks #59 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1114 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Marton School?
Marton School had 200 students in 2026, a change of +24% over five years.
Is Marton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Marton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Marton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.