Moawhango School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Moawhango, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
office@moawhango.school.nz 06-3880276
Roll28enrolled students
EQI489+34 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI489
vs National+34 (avg 455)
Roll28
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Moawhango School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
489+26
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
28
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
57.1%+25.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Moawhango School is a state full primary school in Moawhango, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 28 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 489 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rangitikei District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4792
MoE School ID2401

Student Demographics

Total Roll28
European/Pakeha50%
Maori57.1%
Pacific0%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
50%
Maori
57.1%
Pacific
0%
Asian
0%
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 EQI489
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)