Kumeroa School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Kumeroa, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
office@kumeroa.school.nz 06-3764542
Roll32enrolled students
EQI461+6 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI461
vs National+6 (avg 455)
Roll32
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Kumeroa School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
461-2
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
32
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
15.6%-16.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
12.5%+0.7pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Kumeroa School is a state full primary school in Kumeroa, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 32 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 461 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tararua District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTararua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4997
MoE School ID601

Student Demographics

Total Roll32
European/Pakeha90.6%
Maori15.6%
Pacific12.5%
Asian9.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
90.6%
Maori
15.6%
Pacific
12.5%
Asian
9.4%
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 EQI461
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)