Whangaehu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangaehu-Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4581 · Rangitikei District
About Whangaehu School
Whangaehu School is a state full primary located in Whangaehu-Whanganui, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 18 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 61.1%; pacific students 5.6%; 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%)530
- Roll size (10%)18
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-53.7%
- 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 Whangaehu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 530
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 18
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -53.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 61.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 Whangaehu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whangaehu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
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116 students · 8.2 km away
Okoia School
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Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 11 km away
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
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127 students · 13 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 13 km away
Whanganui City College
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286 students · 14 km away
Whanganui East School
Whanganui East · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 14 km away
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Takaro School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whangaehu School a good school?
Whangaehu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Whangaehu School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whangaehu School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Whangaehu School?
Whangaehu School had 18 students in 2026, a change of -54% over five years.
Is Whangaehu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whangaehu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whangaehu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whangaehu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.