Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui 3946 · Ruapehu District
#26 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#429 of 486 nationally
About Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui is a state composite located in Taumarunui, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 94 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 26th of 33 ranked composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.9%; pacific students 11.7%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Taumarunui; Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)531
- Roll size (10%)94
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)76.5%
- 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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 531
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 94
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 76.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.7%
- 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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taumarunui Primary School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
147 students · 2.1 km away
Turaki School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
189 students · 2.3 km away
Manunui School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 2.4 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 3.2 km away
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 4.3 km away
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students · 4.8 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 · 11 km away
Ōwhango School
Owhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Manawatū College
Foxton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui a good school?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui ranks #26 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #429 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui had 94 students in 2026, a change of +77% over five years.
Is Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.