Overview
Norsewood and Districts School is a state full primary school in Norsewood, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 38 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 514 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tararua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTararua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode4943
MoE School ID2622
Student Demographics
Total Roll38
European/Pakeha55.3%
Maori55.3%
Pacific0%
Asian2.6%
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 EQI514
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)