Overview
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) is a state integrated full primary school in Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 64 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ruapehu District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRuapehu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3920
MoE School ID1961
Student Demographics
Total Roll64
European/Pakeha57.8%
Maori25%
Pacific4.7%
Asian31.2%
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 EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)