New ZealandManawatū-WhanganuiMartonSouth Makirikiri School

South Makirikiri School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
office@southmak.school.nz 06-3276617
Roll139enrolled students
EQI444-11 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI444
vs National-11 (avg 455)
Roll139
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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South Makirikiri School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
444-19
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
139
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
11.5%-20.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.9%-8.9pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

South Makirikiri School is a state full primary school in Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 139 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 444 (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
Postcode4789
MoE School ID2446

Student Demographics

Total Roll139
European/Pakeha85.6%
Maori11.5%
Pacific2.9%
Asian4.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
85.6%
Maori
11.5%
Pacific
2.9%
Asian
4.3%
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 EQI444
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)