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Manunui School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Taumarunui East, Taumarunui, with 136 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll136at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic508more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Manunui School, Ministry school number 2393 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

136students

Manunui School had 136 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Māori 8462%
European/Pākehā 6951%
Pacific 64%
Other 64%
Asian 54%

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 136 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, 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

508EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 508

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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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Manunui School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2393
Address140 Totara Street State Highway 4, Taumarunui East, Taumarunui
Territorial authorityRuapehu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1907-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui CompositeYears 1–13 95 2.4 km
Taumarunui Primary School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 142 4.5 km
Turaki School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 182 4.8 km
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 61 5.6 km
Tarrangower School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 63 6.6 km
Taumarunui High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 301 7.1 km
Ngakonui Valley School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 50 7.5 km
Te Kura o Ngāpuke Full PrimaryYears 1–8 15 8.1 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Manunui School cover?

Manunui School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Manunui School?

136 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Manunui School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Manunui School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Manunui School a state school?

Manunui School is a state school.

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