Overview
Fordell School is a state full primary school in Fordell, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 118 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 455 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whanganui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4572
MoE School ID2357
Student Demographics
Total Roll118
European/Pakeha89.8%
Maori21.2%
Pacific7.6%
Asian3.4%
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 EQI455
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)