Taoroa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui 4793 · Rangitikei District
About Taoroa School
Taoroa School is a state full primary located in Taihape, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 47 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.1 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 (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 53.2%; pacific students 10.6%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Taihape; Taoroa School ranks 5th 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%)518
- Roll size (10%)47
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)260%
- 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 Taoroa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 518
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 47
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 260%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 53.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.6%
- 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 Taoroa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taoroa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pukeokahu School
Pukeokahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students · 9.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Taihape)
Taihape · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 11 km away
Taihape Area School
Taihape · State composite · Years 1–13
245 students · 12 km away
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students
Levin Intermediate
Levin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
279 students
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taoroa School a good school?
Taoroa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.1 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 Taoroa School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Taoroa School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Taoroa School?
Taoroa School had 47 students in 2026, a change of +260% over five years.
Is Taoroa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taoroa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taoroa School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Taoroa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.