Tokomaru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tokomaru, Manawatū-Whanganui 4864 · Horowhenua District
#84 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1321 of 1,559 nationally
About Tokomaru School
Tokomaru School is a state full primary located in Tokomaru, in the Horowhenua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 70 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 84th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (45th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.9%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)490
- Roll size (10%)70
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-29.6%
- 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 Tokomaru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 70
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -29.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Tokomaru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tokomaru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Opiki School
Opiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 5.6 km away
Linton Camp School
Linton Camp · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 9.8 km away
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 10 km away
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students · 10 km away
Shannon School
Shannon · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 11 km away
Turitea School
Tiritea · State contributing · Years 1–6
134 students · 12 km away
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students · 13 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 13 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 13 km away
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ngakonui Valley School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Longburn School
Longburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Moawhango School
Moawhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students
Apiti School
Apiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tokomaru School a good school?
Tokomaru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #84 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 Tokomaru School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Tokomaru School ranks #84 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1321 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tokomaru School?
Tokomaru School had 70 students in 2026, a change of -30% over five years.
Is Tokomaru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tokomaru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tokomaru School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tokomaru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.