Taumarunui Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui 3920 · Ruapehu District
#102 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1499 of 1,559 nationally
About Taumarunui Primary School
Taumarunui Primary School is a state 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 147 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 102nd of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 75.5%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Taumarunui; Taumarunui Primary School ranks 6th 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%)554
- Roll size (10%)147
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.6%
- 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 Taumarunui Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 554
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 147
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 75.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- 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 Taumarunui Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taumarunui Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Turaki School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
189 students · 383 m away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 1.1 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students · 2.1 km away
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 2.4 km away
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students · 3.0 km away
Manunui School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 4.5 km away
Ngakonui Valley School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 7.8 km away
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mangamahu Primary School
Mangamahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taumarunui Primary School a good school?
Taumarunui Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #102 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 Taumarunui Primary School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Taumarunui Primary School ranks #102 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1499 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taumarunui Primary School?
Taumarunui Primary School had 147 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Taumarunui Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taumarunui Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taumarunui Primary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Taumarunui Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.