Overview
St Mary's School (Wanganui) is a state integrated full primary school in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 232 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 469 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whanganui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4500
MoE School ID2454
Student Demographics
Total Roll232
European/Pakeha48.3%
Maori25.9%
Pacific6%
Asian30.2%
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 EQI469
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)