Marco School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Stratford, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
principal@marco.school.nz 06-7625815
Roll14enrolled students
EQI458+3 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI458
vs National+3 (avg 455)
Roll14
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
Marco School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
458-5
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
14
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
7.1%-24.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Marco School is a state full primary school in Stratford, Manawatū-Whanganui, serving Co-Educational. The school has 14 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 458.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionStratford District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Postcode4396
School ID2191

Student Background

Total Roll14
European/Pakeha Students64.3%
Maori Students7.1%
Pacific Students0%
Asian Students28.6%

Student Background

European/Pakeha Students
64.3%
Maori Students
7.1%
Pacific Students
0%
Asian Students
28.6%
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 EQI458
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)