Overview
Whanganui City College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 320 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 547 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whanganui District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4541
MoE School ID187
Student Demographics
Total Roll320
European/Pakeha38.4%
Maori76.6%
Pacific8.8%
Asian2.8%
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 EQI547
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)