Whakarongo School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4470 · Palmerston North City
#13 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#497 of 1,559 nationally
About Whakarongo School
Whakarongo School is a state full primary located in Palmerston North, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 490 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 13th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (87th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.4%; pacific students 3.9%; international students 0.6%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Whakarongo School ranks 6th of 21 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%)424
- Roll size (10%)490
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.5%
- 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 Whakarongo School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 424
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 490
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Whakarongo School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whakarongo School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
612 students · 2.2 km away
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students · 2.6 km away
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students · 3.7 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 4.1 km away
Aokautere School
Aokautere · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 4.3 km away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 4.3 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 4.5 km away
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students · 4.5 km away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 4.7 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
National Park School
National Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 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
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whakarongo School a good school?
Whakarongo School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Whakarongo School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whakarongo School ranks #13 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #497 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whakarongo School?
Whakarongo School had 490 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Whakarongo School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whakarongo School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whakarongo School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whakarongo School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.