Ngakonui Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui 3994 · Ruapehu District
About Ngakonui Valley School
Ngakonui Valley School is a state full primary located in Taumarunui, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 26 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.7 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 (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 46.2%; pacific students 11.5%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Taumarunui; Ngakonui Valley School ranks 3rd of 9 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%)490
- Roll size (10%)26
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-66.5%
- 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 Ngakonui Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 26
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -66.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 46.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.5%
- 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 Ngakonui Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngakonui Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students · 7.4 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students · 7.4 km away
Manunui School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 7.5 km away
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 7.5 km away
Taumarunui Primary School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
147 students · 7.8 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 8.1 km away
Turaki School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
189 students · 8.2 km away
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 11 km away
Ongarue School
Ongarue · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tokomaru School
Tokomaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students
Apiti School
Apiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngakonui Valley School a good school?
Ngakonui Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.7 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 Ngakonui Valley School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ngakonui Valley School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ngakonui Valley School?
Ngakonui Valley School had 26 students in 2026, a change of -66% over five years.
Is Ngakonui Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngakonui Valley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngakonui Valley School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Ngakonui Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.