Overview
Whanganui East School is a state contributing school in Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 148 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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4500
MoE School ID2476
Student Demographics
Total Roll148
European/Pakeha44.6%
Maori73%
Pacific7.4%
Asian1.4%
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)