Upokongaro School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Upokongaro, Manawatū-Whanganui 4573 · Whanganui District
#103 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1507 of 1,559 nationally
About Upokongaro School
Upokongaro School is a state full primary located in Upokongaro, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 90 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 103rd of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 74.4%; pacific students 8.9%; 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%)524
- Roll size (10%)90
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.3%
- 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 Upokongaro School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 524
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 90
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 74.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.9%
- 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 Upokongaro School has changed over time.
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Schools near Upokongaro School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Churton School
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Okoia School
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53 students · 6.6 km away
Whanganui East School
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St Anne's School (Wanganui)
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223 students · 7.2 km away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
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248 students · 7.5 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 7.7 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 7.8 km away
Brunswick School
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 8.0 km away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 8.5 km away
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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31 students
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Kakatahi School
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14 students
Keith Street School
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179 students
Huia Range School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Upokongaro School a good school?
Upokongaro School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #103 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 Upokongaro School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Upokongaro School ranks #103 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1507 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Upokongaro School?
Upokongaro School had 90 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Upokongaro School a primary school or a secondary school?
Upokongaro School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Upokongaro School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Upokongaro School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.