Overview
Taumarunui High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 312 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 528 (high 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
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRuapehu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3946
MoE School ID169
Student Demographics
Total Roll312
European/Pakeha35.9%
Maori69.9%
Pacific3.2%
Asian4.5%
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 EQI528
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)