New ZealandManawatū-WhanganuiFeildingFeilding High School

Feilding High School

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui · Medium urban area
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Roll1,716enrolled students
EQI472+17 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI472
vs National+17 (avg 455)
Roll1,716
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Feilding High School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
472+9
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,716
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
26.7%-5.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.7%-6.1pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Feilding High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,716 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 472 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Manawatu District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode4702
MoE School ID197

Student Demographics

Total Roll1,716
European/Pakeha83.2%
Maori26.7%
Pacific5.7%
Asian4.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83.2%
Maori
26.7%
Pacific
5.7%
Asian
4.3%
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 EQI472
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)