Tawhero School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
#97 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1454 of 1,559 nationally
About Tawhero School
Tawhero School is a state contributing located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 173 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 contributing schools in New Zealand and 97th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 78%; pacific students 15%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Tawhero School ranks 13th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)547
- Roll size (10%)173
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.4%
- 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 Tawhero School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 547
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 173
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 78%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15%
- 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 Tawhero School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tawhero School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 120 m away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 406 m away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 614 m away
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students · 697 m away
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students · 812 m away
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students · 1.3 km away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 1.3 km away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.4 km away
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.5 km away
TKKM o Tupoho
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
179 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
Taitoko School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students
Mangamahu Primary School
Mangamahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tawhero School a good school?
Tawhero School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #97 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 Tawhero School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Tawhero School ranks #97 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1454 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tawhero School?
Tawhero School had 173 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Tawhero School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tawhero School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tawhero School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tawhero School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.