Overview
Aranui School (Wanganui) is a state contributing school in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 57 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 536 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whanganui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4501
MoE School ID2336
Student Demographics
Total Roll57
European/Pakeha66.7%
Maori57.9%
Pacific8.8%
Asian7%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI536
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)