Shannon School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Shannon, Manawatū-Whanganui 4821 · Horowhenua District
#87 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1367 of 1,559 nationally
About Shannon School
Shannon School is a state full primary located in Shannon, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 130 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 87th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 59.2%; pacific students 7.7%; 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%)517
- Roll size (10%)130
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)49.4%
- 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 Shannon School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 517
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 130
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 49.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 59.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Shannon School has changed over time.
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Schools near Shannon School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Koputaroa School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 7.5 km away
Tokomaru School
Tokomaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 11 km away
Opiki School
Opiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 12 km away
Poroutawhao School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 12 km away
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students · 12 km away
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 13 km away
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students · 13 km away
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 13 km away
Levin East School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
405 students · 14 km away
Waiopehu College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
540 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students
Taoroa School
Taihape · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shannon School a good school?
Shannon School has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #87 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 Shannon School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Shannon School ranks #87 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1367 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Shannon School?
Shannon School had 130 students in 2026, a change of +49% over five years.
Is Shannon School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shannon School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Shannon School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shannon School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.