St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui 3920 · Ruapehu District
#50 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1046 of 1,559 nationally
About St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) is a state integrated full primary located in Taumarunui, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 77 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 50th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.9%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Taumarunui; St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) ranks 1st of 9 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%)465
- Roll size (10%)77
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)80%
- 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 Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 77
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 80%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Turaki School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
189 students · 997 m away
Taumarunui Primary School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
147 students · 1.1 km away
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 1.5 km away
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students · 2.2 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students · 3.2 km away
Manunui School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 5.6 km away
Ngakonui Valley School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 8.1 km away
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Levin · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Pahiatua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) a good school?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 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 Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) ranks #50 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1046 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) had 77 students in 2026, a change of +80% over five years.
Is St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.