Whanganui East School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui 4500 · Whanganui District
#111 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1541 of 1,559 nationally
About Whanganui East School
Whanganui East School is a state contributing located in Whanganui East, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 167 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 111th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (45th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 68.9%; pacific students 8.4%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Whanganui East; Whanganui East School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)547
- Roll size (10%)167
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.1%
- 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 Whanganui East School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 547
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 167
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 68.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.4%
- 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 Whanganui East School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whanganui East School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 684 m away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 945 m away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students · 1.2 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 1.4 km away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 1.7 km away
Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students · 2.4 km away
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 2.4 km away
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 2.7 km away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 2.8 km away
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students
Foxton School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
Taitoko School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students
Mangamahu Primary School
Mangamahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whanganui East School a good school?
Whanganui East School has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #111 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 Whanganui East School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whanganui East School ranks #111 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1541 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whanganui East School?
Whanganui East School had 167 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Whanganui East School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whanganui East School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whanganui East School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whanganui East School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.