Pahiatua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui 4910 · Tararua District
#60 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1146 of 1,559 nationally
About Pahiatua School
Pahiatua School is a state full primary located in Pahiatua, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 335 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 60th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.7%; pacific students 9.3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Pahiatua; Pahiatua School ranks 2nd of 4 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%)478
- Roll size (10%)335
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.4%
- 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 Pahiatua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 478
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 335
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.3%
- 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 Pahiatua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pahiatua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Pahiatua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 531 m away
Tararua College
Pahiatua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
379 students · 617 m away
Mangatainoka School
Mangatainoka · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 4.3 km away
Ballance School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students · 6.5 km away
Woodville School
Woodville · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 13 km away
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Ongarue School
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15 students
Bulls School
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Fairfield School (Levin)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pahiatua School a good school?
Pahiatua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #60 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 Pahiatua School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Pahiatua School ranks #60 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1146 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pahiatua School?
Pahiatua School had 335 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Pahiatua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pahiatua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pahiatua School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Pahiatua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.