Turitea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tiritea, Manawatū-Whanganui 4472 · Palmerston North City
#8 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#452 of 1,559 nationally
About Turitea School
Turitea School is a state contributing located in Tiritea, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 134 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 8th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.1%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)403
- Roll size (10%)134
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.4%
- 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 Turitea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 134
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 Turitea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Turitea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students · 1.4 km away
Linton Camp School
Linton Camp · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 2.7 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 3.4 km away
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students · 3.6 km away
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,318 students · 3.8 km away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
West End · State activity centre
· 3.8 km away
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 3.9 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 4.2 km away
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students · 4.5 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students
Aokautere School
Aokautere · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
Glen Oroua School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Hiwinui School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Turitea School a good school?
Turitea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Turitea School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Turitea School ranks #8 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #452 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Turitea School?
Turitea School had 134 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Turitea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Turitea School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Turitea School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Turitea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.