Ruahine School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui 4972 · Tararua District
#29 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#774 of 1,559 nationally
About Ruahine School
Ruahine School is a state full primary located in Dannevirke, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 167 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 29th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (45th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.1%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Dannevirke; Ruahine School ranks 1st of 7 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%)451
- Roll size (10%)167
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.1%
- 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 Ruahine School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 167
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- 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 Ruahine School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ruahine School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students · 7.4 km away
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 8.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 8.8 km away
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students · 9.1 km away
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students · 9.8 km away
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students · 10 km away
Kumeroa School
Kumeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Koputaroa School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
Manakau School
Manakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
Kairanga School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
155 students
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruahine School a good school?
Ruahine School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 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 Ruahine School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ruahine School ranks #29 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #774 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ruahine School?
Ruahine School had 167 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Ruahine School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ruahine School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ruahine School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Ruahine School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.