Overview
Glen Oroua School is a state full primary school in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 70 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (below-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
Postcode4473
MoE School ID2360
Student Demographics
Total Roll70
European/Pakeha90%
Maori4.3%
Pacific0%
Asian8.6%
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 EQI415
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)