Whanganui Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui 4500 · Whanganui District
#82 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1315 of 1,559 nationally
About Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Whanganui, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 415 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 82nd of 111 ranked intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41.2%; pacific students 9.9%; international students 0%.
There are 18 schools in Whanganui; Whanganui Intermediate ranks 10th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)505
- Roll size (10%)415
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.4%
- 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 Whanganui Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 415
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 41.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.9%
- 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 Whanganui Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Whanganui Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St George's School
Whanganui · Private full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 360 m away
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students · 383 m away
Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students · 446 m away
Keith Street School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students · 774 m away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.1 km away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 1.2 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students · 1.5 km away
St Johns Hill School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 1.6 km away
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students · 1.8 km away
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Ballance School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Levin North School
Levin · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students
North Street School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whanganui Intermediate a good school?
Whanganui Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #82 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 Intermediate rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whanganui Intermediate ranks #82 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1315 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whanganui Intermediate?
Whanganui Intermediate had 415 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Whanganui Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Whanganui Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whanganui Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whanganui Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.