Overview
St Johns Hill School is a state contributing school in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 384 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 416 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Whanganui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4501
MoE School ID2450
Student Demographics
Total Roll384
European/Pakeha78.4%
Maori19.3%
Pacific4.2%
Asian17.4%
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 EQI416
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)