Overview
Sanson School is a state full primary school in Sanson, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 17 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
Postcode4817
MoE School ID2443
Student Demographics
Total Roll17
European/Pakeha76.5%
Maori17.6%
Pacific5.9%
Asian11.8%
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 EQI470
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)