Overview
Horowhenua College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 926 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 495 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Horowhenua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHorowhenua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5540
MoE School ID236
Student Demographics
Total Roll926
European/Pakeha59.5%
Maori36.9%
Pacific21.5%
Asian10.8%
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 EQI495
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)