Rongotea School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Rongotea, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural settlement
office@rongotea.school.nz 06-3248614
Roll135enrolled students
EQI470+15 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI470
vs National+15 (avg 455)
Roll135
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural settlement
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Rongotea School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
470+7
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
135
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
25.9%-6.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0.7%-11.1pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Rongotea School is a state full primary school in Rongotea, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 135 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 470 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Manawatu District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode4865
MoE School ID2438

Student Demographics

Total Roll135
European/Pakeha88.9%
Maori25.9%
Pacific0.7%
Asian4.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
88.9%
Maori
25.9%
Pacific
0.7%
Asian
4.4%
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 EQI470
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)