Overview
Hiwinui School is a state full primary school in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 123 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (below-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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode4470
MoE School ID2364
Student Demographics
Total Roll123
European/Pakeha92.7%
Maori17.9%
Pacific5.7%
Asian4.9%
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)