Newbury School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
school@newbury.school.nz 06-3549359
Roll188enrolled students
EQI445-10 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI445
vs National-10 (avg 455)
Roll188
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Newbury School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
445-18
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
188
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
15.4%-16.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.2%-8.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Newbury School is a state full primary school in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 188 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 445 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Manawatu District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4475
MoE School ID2406

Student Demographics

Total Roll188
European/Pakeha89.4%
Maori15.4%
Pacific3.2%
Asian4.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
89.4%
Maori
15.4%
Pacific
3.2%
Asian
4.8%
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 EQI445
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)