Overview
Dannevirke South School is a state full primary school in Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 250 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 504 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tararua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTararua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4942
MoE School ID2553
Student Demographics
Total Roll250
European/Pakeha60.8%
Maori46.4%
Pacific2.8%
Asian6.4%
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 EQI504
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)