Poroutawhao School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui 5572 · Horowhenua District
#69 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1190 of 1,559 nationally
About Poroutawhao School
Poroutawhao School is a state full primary located in Levin, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 99 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 69th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.4%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 0%.
There are 12 schools in Levin; Poroutawhao School ranks 6th of 11 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%)476
- Roll size (10%)99
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.7%
- 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 Poroutawhao School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 476
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 99
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- 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 Poroutawhao School has changed over time.
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Schools near Poroutawhao School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Koputaroa School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 6.3 km away
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students · 7.0 km away
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students · 7.5 km away
Levin School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
267 students · 7.5 km away
Horowhenua College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
893 students · 7.7 km away
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students · 7.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Levin · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
186 students · 8.0 km away
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 8.5 km away
Levin East School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
405 students · 8.7 km away
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ongarue School
Ongarue · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Pahiatua School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students
Brunswick School
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Feilding Intermediate
Feilding · State intermediate · Years 7–8
329 students
Lytton Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Poroutawhao School a good school?
Poroutawhao School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #69 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 Poroutawhao School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Poroutawhao School ranks #69 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1190 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Poroutawhao School?
Poroutawhao School had 99 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Poroutawhao School a primary school or a secondary school?
Poroutawhao School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Poroutawhao School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poroutawhao School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.