Overview
Takaro School is a state full primary school in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 192 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 534 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4412
MoE School ID2460
Student Demographics
Total Roll192
European/Pakeha18.8%
Maori67.2%
Pacific16.7%
Asian13%
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 EQI534
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)