St Johns Hill School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
#2 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#192 of 1,559 nationally
About St Johns Hill School
St Johns Hill School is a state contributing located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 415 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (77th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.8%; pacific students 3.6%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; St Johns Hill School ranks 1st of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)416
- Roll size (10%)415
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.8%
- 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 St Johns Hill School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 416
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 415
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.6%
- 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 St Johns Hill School has changed over time.
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Schools near St Johns Hill School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 907 m away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 1.4 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 1.5 km away
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 1.5 km away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 1.5 km away
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 1.6 km away
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students · 1.7 km away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students · 1.7 km away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.9 km away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Hiwinui School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Johns Hill School a good school?
St Johns Hill School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 St Johns Hill School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Johns Hill School ranks #2 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #192 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Johns Hill School?
St Johns Hill School had 415 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is St Johns Hill School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Johns Hill School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near St Johns Hill School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Johns Hill School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.