Overview
Totara College of Accelerated Learning is a state integrated composite school in Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 76 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 498 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tararua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTararua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4942
MoE School ID439
Student Demographics
Total Roll76
European/Pakeha76.3%
Maori22.4%
Pacific7.9%
Asian5.3%
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 EQI498
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)