Turakina School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Turakina, Manawatū-Whanganui · Rural other
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Roll26enrolled students
EQI508+53 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI508
vs National+53 (avg 455)
Roll26
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Turakina School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
508+45
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
26
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
42.3%+10.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
7.7%-4.1pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Turakina School is a state full primary school in Turakina, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 26 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 508 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rangitikei District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4581
MoE School ID2468

Student Demographics

Total Roll26
European/Pakeha57.7%
Maori42.3%
Pacific7.7%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
57.7%
Maori
42.3%
Pacific
7.7%
Asian
0%
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 EQI508
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)