New ZealandManawatū-WhanganuiNorsewoodNorsewood and Districts School

Norsewood and Districts School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Norsewood, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural settlement
office@norsewood.school.nz 06-3740870
Roll38enrolled students
EQI514+59 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI514
vs National+59 (avg 455)
Roll38
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural settlement
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Norsewood and Districts School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
514+51
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
38
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
55.3%+23.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
55.3%
Maori
55.3%
Pacific
0%
Asian
2.6%
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 EQI514
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)