Opiki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opiki, Manawatū-Whanganui 4474 · Horowhenua District
#25 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#753 of 1,559 nationally
About Opiki School
Opiki School is a state full primary located in Opiki, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 113 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 25th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.2%; pacific students 2.7%; 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%)435
- Roll size (10%)113
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-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 Opiki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 435
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 113
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Opiki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Opiki School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tokomaru School
Tokomaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 5.6 km away
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 8.0 km away
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 9.5 km away
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students · 10 km away
Linton Camp School
Linton Camp · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 12 km away
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 12 km away
Kairanga School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 12 km away
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students · 13 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 13 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Alfredton School
Alfredton · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Waituna West School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Makuri School
Makuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Opiki School a good school?
Opiki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #25 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 Opiki School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Opiki School ranks #25 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #753 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Opiki School?
Opiki School had 113 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Opiki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Opiki School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Opiki School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Opiki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.