Ōwhango School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Owhango, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural settlement
office@owhango.school.nz 07-8954823
Roll64enrolled students
EQI471+16 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI471
vs National+16 (avg 455)
Roll64
ZoneZoned
SettingRural settlement
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Ōwhango School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
471+8
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
64
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
59.4%+27.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.6%-10.2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
67.2%
Maori
59.4%
Pacific
1.6%
Asian
0%
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)