Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ratana, Manawatū-Whanganui 4581 · Rangitikei District
#29 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#447 of 486 nationally
About Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana is a state composite located in Ratana, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 66 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 19.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 29th of 33 ranked composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (53th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.5%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)534
- Roll size (10%)66
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)143.5%
- 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 Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 534
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 66
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 143.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana has changed over time.
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Schools near Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whangaehu School
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18 students · 3.3 km away
Turakina School
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33 students · 3.7 km away
Fordell School
Fordell · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 8.9 km away
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 11 km away
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 13 km away
Okoia School
Okoia · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 13 km away
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students · 14 km away
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Putiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 15 km away
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Manawatū College
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Taumarunui High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana a good school?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana has a Success Index (NZ) of 19.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 of 33 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 Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana ranks #29 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #447 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana had 66 students in 2026, a change of +144% over five years.
Is Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana a primary school or a secondary school?
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.