Taonui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui 4775 · Manawatu District
#39 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#909 of 1,559 nationally
About Taonui School
Taonui School is a state full primary located in Feilding, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 150 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 39th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 12 schools in Feilding; Taonui School ranks 7th of 12 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%)462
- Roll size (10%)150
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.8%
- 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 Taonui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 462
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 150
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Taonui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taonui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bunnythorpe School
Bunnythorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 4.0 km away
Feilding Intermediate
Feilding · State intermediate · Years 7–8
329 students · 4.2 km away
Lytton Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students · 4.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Feilding · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 4.7 km away
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students · 5.1 km away
Feilding High School
Feilding · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,650 students · 5.2 km away
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 5.3 km away
North Street School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students · 5.5 km away
Newbury School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 7.0 km away
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Awahou School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students
Kumeroa School
Kumeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Ashhurst School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
456 students
Kaitieke School
Kaitieke · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taonui School a good school?
Taonui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #39 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 Taonui School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Taonui School ranks #39 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #909 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taonui School?
Taonui School had 150 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Taonui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taonui School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taonui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taonui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.