New ZealandManawatū-WhanganuiTaihapePapanui Junction School

Papanui Junction School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
office@papanuijunction.school.nz 06-3887590
Roll10enrolled students
EQI453-2 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI453
vs National-2 (avg 455)
Roll10
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
Papanui Junction School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
453-10
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
10
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
10%-22pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Papanui Junction School is a state full primary school in Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 10 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 453 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rangitikei District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4791
MoE School ID2420

Student Demographics

Total Roll10
European/Pakeha90%
Maori10%
Pacific0%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
90%
Maori
10%
Pacific
0%
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 EQI453
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)