Awahou School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
awahouoffice@awahou.school.nz 06-3294844
Roll37enrolled students
EQI461+6 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI461
vs National+6 (avg 455)
Roll37
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Awahou School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
461-2
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
37
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
13.5%-18.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.7%-9.1pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Awahou School is a state full primary school in Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 37 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 461 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Manawatu District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4884
MoE School ID2338

Student Demographics

Total Roll37
European/Pakeha100%
Maori13.5%
Pacific2.7%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
100%
Maori
13.5%
Pacific
2.7%
Asian
0%
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 EQI461
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)