Manunui School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui · Small urban area
office@manunui.school.nz 07-8957143
Roll136enrolled students
EQI508+53 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI508
vs National+53 (avg 455)
Roll136
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
Manunui School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
508+45
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
136
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
61.8%+29.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.1%-6.7pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Manunui School is a state full primary school in Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 136 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 508 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ruapehu District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRuapehu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3924
MoE School ID2393

Student Demographics

Total Roll136
European/Pakeha50.7%
Maori61.8%
Pacific5.1%
Asian4.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
50.7%
Maori
61.8%
Pacific
5.1%
Asian
4.4%
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 EQI508
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)