Westmere School - Whanganui
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4574 · Whanganui District
#12 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#496 of 1,559 nationally
About Westmere School - Whanganui
Westmere School - Whanganui is a state full primary located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 238 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.6%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Westmere School - Whanganui ranks 3rd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)427
- Roll size (10%)238
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.4%
- 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 Westmere School - Whanganui by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 427
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 238
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- 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 Westmere School - Whanganui has changed over time.
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Schools near Westmere School - Whanganui
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students · 3.0 km away
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 3.4 km away
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 3.8 km away
Aranui School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
65 students · 3.9 km away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students · 4.6 km away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 4.6 km away
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 4.7 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 4.8 km away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 4.8 km away
Castlecliff School
Castlecliff · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Hokowhitu School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westmere School - Whanganui a good school?
Westmere School - Whanganui has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Westmere School - Whanganui rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Westmere School - Whanganui ranks #12 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #496 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Westmere School - Whanganui?
Westmere School - Whanganui had 238 students in 2026, a change of 0% over five years.
Is Westmere School - Whanganui a primary school or a secondary school?
Westmere School - Whanganui is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Westmere School - Whanganui?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Westmere School - Whanganui; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.