Overview
Kairanga School is a state full primary school in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 145 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 449 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4475
MoE School ID2370
Student Demographics
Total Roll145
European/Pakeha91%
Maori20%
Pacific1.4%
Asian4.8%
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 EQI449
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)