Rongotea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rongotea, Manawatū-Whanganui 4865 · Manawatu District
#47 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#995 of 1,559 nationally
About Rongotea School
Rongotea School is a state full primary located in Rongotea, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 151 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 47th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.2%; pacific students 0.7%; 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)151
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.8%
- 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 Rongotea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 151
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.7%
- 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 Rongotea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rongotea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students · 4.3 km away
Kopane School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 5.2 km away
Sanson School
Sanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 8.1 km away
Kairanga School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 11 km away
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 11 km away
Newbury School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 12 km away
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 13 km away
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 13 km away
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 13 km away
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sanson School
Sanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Ōwhango School
Owhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students
Ohau School
Ohau · State full primary · Years 1–8
159 students
Mataroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rongotea School a good school?
Rongotea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 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 Rongotea School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Rongotea School ranks #47 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #995 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rongotea School?
Rongotea School had 151 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Rongotea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rongotea School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rongotea School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rongotea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.