Takaro School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4412 · Palmerston North City
#104 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1510 of 1,559 nationally
About Takaro School
Takaro School is a state full primary located in Palmerston North, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 200 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 104th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (51th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 67.5%; pacific students 17%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Takaro School ranks 21st of 21 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%)534
- Roll size (10%)200
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.8%
- 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 Takaro School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 534
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 200
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 67.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17%
- 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 Takaro School has changed over time.
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Schools near Takaro School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 387 m away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 514 m away
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students · 899 m away
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 1.4 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 1.4 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.5 km away
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students · 1.5 km away
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students · 1.6 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 1.7 km away
Cloverlea School
Cloverlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Castlecliff School
Castlecliff · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Aranui School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
65 students
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students
Okoia School
Okoia · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Whangaehu School
Whangaehu-Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Takaro School a good school?
Takaro School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #104 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 Takaro School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Takaro School ranks #104 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1510 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Takaro School?
Takaro School had 200 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Takaro School a primary school or a secondary school?
Takaro School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Takaro School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Takaro School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.