St Mary's School (Foxton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4814 · Horowhenua District
About St Mary's School (Foxton)
St Mary's School (Foxton) is a state integrated full primary located in Foxton, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 38 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 47.4%; pacific students 13.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Foxton; St Mary's School (Foxton) ranks 3rd of 5 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%)509
- Roll size (10%)38
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.8%
- 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 Mary's School (Foxton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 509
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 38
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 47.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.2%
- 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 Mary's School (Foxton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's School (Foxton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students · 756 m away
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 916 m away
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students · 1.3 km away
Foxton Beach School
Foxton Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 5.2 km away
Poroutawhao School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 8.5 km away
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 11 km away
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 12 km away
Koputaroa School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 12 km away
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 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 Mary's School (Foxton) a good school?
St Mary's School (Foxton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.0 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 Mary's School (Foxton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Mary's School (Foxton) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Mary's School (Foxton)?
St Mary's School (Foxton) had 38 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is St Mary's School (Foxton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's School (Foxton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's School (Foxton)?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of St Mary's School (Foxton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.