Overview
Shannon School is a state full primary school in Shannon, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 122 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 517 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Horowhenua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHorowhenua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4821
MoE School ID2989
Student Demographics
Total Roll122
European/Pakeha50.8%
Maori58.2%
Pacific8.2%
Asian1.6%
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 EQI517
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)