Overview
Ōwhango School is a state full primary school in Owhango, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 64 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 471 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ruapehu District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRuapehu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode3990
MoE School ID2417
Student Demographics
Total Roll64
European/Pakeha67.2%
Maori59.4%
Pacific1.6%
Asian0%
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 EQI471
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)