State · Contributing · Co-ed
Te Kura o Wairau
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Highbury, Palmerston North, with 154 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Te Kura o Wairau, Ministry school number 2363 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
154students
Te Kura o Wairau had 154 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 154 students on the roll, so they sum to about 129%, 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
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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
Te Kura o Wairau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverlea School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 230 | 0.9 km |
| Takaro School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 202 | 0.9 km |
| Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 334 | 1.3 km |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 149 | 1.4 km |
| Central Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 462 | 1.6 km |
| Queen Elizabeth College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 415 | 1.8 km |
| Palmerston North Adventist Christian School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 2.1 km |
| Awapuni School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 2.2 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
- Te Kura o Wairau vs Cloverlea School
- Te Kura o Wairau vs Takaro School
- Te Kura o Wairau vs Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Common questions
What year levels does Te Kura o Wairau cover?
Te Kura o Wairau is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Te Kura o Wairau?
154 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Te Kura o Wairau have an enrolment zone?
No. Te Kura o Wairau does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Te Kura o Wairau a state school?
Te Kura o Wairau is a state school.