Ōwhango School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Owhango, Manawatū-Whanganui 3990 · Ruapehu District
#58 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1101 of 1,559 nationally
About Ōwhango School
Ōwhango School is a state full primary located in Owhango, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 73 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 58th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 60.3%; pacific students 1.4%; 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%)471
- Roll size (10%)73
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)44%
- 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 Ōwhango School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 471
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 73
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 44%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 60.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Ōwhango School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōwhango School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 13 km away
Manunui School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 13 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students · 14 km away
Kaitieke School
Kaitieke · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rongotea School
Rongotea · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
Sanson School
Sanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōwhango School a good school?
Ōwhango School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #58 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 Ōwhango School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ōwhango School ranks #58 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1101 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōwhango School?
Ōwhango School had 73 students in 2026, a change of +44% over five years.
Is Ōwhango School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōwhango School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōwhango School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Ōwhango School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.