Moawhango School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Moawhango, Manawatū-Whanganui 4792 · Rangitikei District
About Moawhango School
Moawhango School is a state full primary located in Moawhango, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 29 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. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 58.6%; 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%)489
- Roll size (10%)29
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)108.3%
- 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 Moawhango 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
- 29
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 108.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 58.6%
- 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 Moawhango School has changed over time.
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Schools near Moawhango School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taihape Area School
Taihape · State composite · Years 1–13
245 students · 12 km away
St Joseph's School (Taihape)
Taihape · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 12 km away
Pukeokahu School
Pukeokahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students · 13 km away
Taoroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 14 km away
Mataroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 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 Moawhango School a good school?
Moawhango School has a Success Index (NZ) of 31.0 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 Moawhango School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Moawhango School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Moawhango School?
Moawhango School had 29 students in 2026, a change of +108% over five years.
Is Moawhango School a primary school or a secondary school?
Moawhango School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Moawhango School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Moawhango School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.