Norsewood and Districts School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Norsewood, Manawatū-Whanganui 4943 · Tararua District
About Norsewood and Districts School
Norsewood and Districts School is a state full primary located in Norsewood, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 43 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.3 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 (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 53.5%; 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%)514
- Roll size (10%)43
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-25.4%
- 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 Norsewood and Districts School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 514
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 43
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -25.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 53.5%
- 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 Norsewood and Districts School has changed over time.
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Schools near Norsewood and Districts School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Norsewood and Districts School a good school?
Norsewood and Districts School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.3 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 Norsewood and Districts School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Norsewood and Districts School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Norsewood and Districts School?
Norsewood and Districts School had 43 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Norsewood and Districts School a primary school or a secondary school?
Norsewood and Districts School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Norsewood and Districts School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Norsewood and Districts School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.