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
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)