Oroua Downs School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4891 · Manawatu District
#65 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1167 of 1,559 nationally
About Oroua Downs School
Oroua Downs School is a state full primary located in Foxton, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 84 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 65th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.5%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Foxton; Oroua Downs School ranks 1st of 5 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%)473
- Roll size (10%)84
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.2%
- 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 Oroua Downs School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 473
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 84
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- 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 Oroua Downs School has changed over time.
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Schools near Oroua Downs School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 6.2 km away
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students · 9.1 km away
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students · 11 km away
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students · 11 km away
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 11 km away
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 11 km away
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 12 km away
Foxton Beach School
Foxton Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 13 km away
Rongotea School
Rongotea · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 13 km away
Opiki School
Opiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students
Brunswick School
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students
Ongarue School
Ongarue · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Ōwhango School
Owhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oroua Downs School a good school?
Oroua Downs School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #65 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 Oroua Downs School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Oroua Downs School ranks #65 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1167 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Oroua Downs School?
Oroua Downs School had 84 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Oroua Downs School a primary school or a secondary school?
Oroua Downs School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Oroua Downs School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oroua Downs School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.