St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
About St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is a state integrated full primary located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 53 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.3%; pacific students 20.8%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; St Marcellin School (Wanganui) ranks 12th of 16 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%)504
- Roll size (10%)53
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6%
- 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 Marcellin School (Wanganui) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 504
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 53
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.8%
- 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 St Marcellin School (Wanganui) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 120 m away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 497 m away
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students · 661 m away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 698 m away
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students · 780 m away
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students · 1.2 km away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 1.3 km away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.4 km away
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.4 km away
TKKM o Tupoho
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
179 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Mary's School (Foxton)
Foxton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Levin · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Marcellin School (Wanganui) a good school?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui) has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Marcellin School (Wanganui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Marcellin School (Wanganui)?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui) had 53 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is St Marcellin School (Wanganui) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Marcellin School (Wanganui) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Marcellin School (Wanganui)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Marcellin School (Wanganui); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.