Taumarunui High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui 3946 · Ruapehu District
#31 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#457 of 486 nationally
About Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Taumarunui, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 295 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 17.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 31st of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (36th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 69.8%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 0.3%.
There are 9 schools in Taumarunui; Taumarunui High School ranks 7th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)528
- Roll size (10%)295
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)55.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)37.1%
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 Taumarunui High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 528
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 295
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 55.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 37.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 69.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Taumarunui High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Taumarunui High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Taumarunui High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taumarunui High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 609 m away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 2.2 km away
Taumarunui Primary School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
147 students · 3.0 km away
Turaki School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
189 students · 3.1 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students · 4.8 km away
Manunui School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 7.1 km away
Ngakonui Valley School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 7.4 km away
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Ratana · State composite · Years 1–13
66 students
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students
Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua
Ranana · State composite · Years 1–13
53 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taumarunui High School a good school?
Taumarunui High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 of 33 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 Taumarunui High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Taumarunui High School ranks #31 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #457 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taumarunui High School?
Taumarunui High School had 295 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Taumarunui High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taumarunui High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taumarunui High School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Taumarunui High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.