Overview
Pahiatua School is a state full primary school in Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 317 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 478 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). 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 SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTararua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4910
MoE School ID2945
Student Demographics
Total Roll317
European/Pakeha82%
Maori37.9%
Pacific10.1%
Asian6.6%
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 EQI478
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)