Raetihi Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Raetihi, Manawatū-Whanganui 4632 · Ruapehu District
#99 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1464 of 1,559 nationally
About Raetihi Primary School
Raetihi Primary School is a state full primary located in Raetihi, in the Ruapehu 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 22.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 99th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 85.7%; pacific students 1.2%; 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%)516
- Roll size (10%)84
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-44.8%
- 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 Raetihi Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 516
- 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)
- -44.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 85.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.2%
- 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 Raetihi Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Raetihi Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Ngati Rangi
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 9.9 km away
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students · 11 km away
Ruapehu College
Ohakune · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
246 students · 12 km away
Orautoha School
Orautoha · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
Norsewood and Districts School
Norsewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Raetihi Primary School a good school?
Raetihi Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #99 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 Raetihi Primary School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Raetihi Primary School ranks #99 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1464 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Raetihi Primary School?
Raetihi Primary School had 84 students in 2026, a change of -45% over five years.
Is Raetihi Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Raetihi Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Raetihi Primary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Raetihi Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.