State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Co-ed
Whanganui High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in College Estate, Whanganui, with 1,463 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Whanganui High School, Ministry school number 189 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
1,463students
Whanganui High School had 1,463 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 1,463 students on the roll, so they sum to about 124%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
482EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Whanganui High School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 268 | 0.2 km |
| Whanganui Collegiate School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 357 | 0.7 km |
| St George's School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 133 | 0.8 km |
| Arahunga School | Specialist School | — | 120 | 0.9 km |
| St Anthony's School (Wanganui) | Composite | Years 1–13 | 91 | 0.9 km |
| St Dominic's College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 51 | 1.0 km |
| Gonville School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 163 | 1.0 km |
| Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 140 | 1.0 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Whanganui High School vs Whanganui Collegiate School
- Whanganui High School vs St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
- Whanganui High School vs St Dominic's College
Common questions
What year levels does Whanganui High School cover?
Whanganui High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Whanganui High School?
1,463 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Whanganui High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Whanganui High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Whanganui High School a state school?
Whanganui High School is a state school.