South Makirikiri School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4789 · Rangitikei District
#32 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#842 of 1,559 nationally
About South Makirikiri School
South Makirikiri School is a state full primary located in Marton, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 154 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.7%; pacific students 5.8%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Marton; South Makirikiri School ranks 2nd 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%)444
- Roll size (10%)154
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.3%
- 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 South Makirikiri School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 154
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.8%
- 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 South Makirikiri School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near South Makirikiri School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Huntley School (Marton)
Marton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 5.0 km away
James Cook School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 5.5 km away
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 5.8 km away
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 6.3 km away
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students · 6.6 km away
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 6.7 km away
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students · 7.9 km away
Turakina School
Turakina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 9.0 km away
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 11 km away
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students
Newbury School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Hunterville Consolidated School
Hunterville · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Weber School
Weber · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Kopane School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Makirikiri School a good school?
South Makirikiri School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 South Makirikiri School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
South Makirikiri School ranks #32 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #842 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South Makirikiri School?
South Makirikiri School had 154 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is South Makirikiri School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Makirikiri School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near South Makirikiri School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Makirikiri School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.