Overview
Winchester School (P North) is a state contributing school in Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 317 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 420 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4410
MoE School ID2484
Student Demographics
Total Roll317
European/Pakeha69.7%
Maori15.5%
Pacific6.3%
Asian17.7%
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 EQI420
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)