Totara College of Accelerated Learning
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui 4942 · Tararua District
#18 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#333 of 486 nationally
About Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Totara College of Accelerated Learning is a state integrated composite located in Dannevirke, in the Tararua District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 78 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 18th of 33 ranked composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.5%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Dannevirke; Totara College of Accelerated Learning ranks 3rd of 7 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%)498
- Roll size (10%)78
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.5%
- 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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 498
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 78
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning has changed over time.
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Schools near Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students · 1.1 km away
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 2.3 km away
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 2.7 km away
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students · 4.0 km away
Ruahine School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students
Hato Paora College
Feilding · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
110 students
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Totara College of Accelerated Learning a good school?
Totara College of Accelerated Learning has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 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 Totara College of Accelerated Learning rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Totara College of Accelerated Learning ranks #18 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #333 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
Totara College of Accelerated Learning had 78 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Totara College of Accelerated Learning a primary school or a secondary school?
Totara College of Accelerated Learning is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Totara College of Accelerated Learning?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Totara College of Accelerated Learning; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.