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Newbury School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Kauwhata, Palmerston North, with 198 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll198at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic445moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Newbury School, Ministry school number 2406 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

198students

Newbury School had 198 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 17890%
Māori 2814%
Asian 84%
Pacific 63%
Other <5
MELAA <5

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 198 students on the roll, so they sum to about 114%, 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

445EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 445

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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

Newbury 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 number2406
AddressRangitikei Line, Kauwhata, Palmerston North
Territorial authorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1878-02-01

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
Cloverlea School ContributingYears 1–6 230 3.5 km
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 787 3.6 km
Milson School ContributingYears 1–6 334 3.9 km
Te Kura o Wairau ContributingYears 1–6 154 4.3 km
Russell Street School ContributingYears 1–6 323 4.5 km
Queen Elizabeth College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 415 4.5 km
Central Normal School ContributingYears 1–6 462 4.8 km
Kairanga School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 150 4.8 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 Newbury School cover?

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

How many students attend Newbury School?

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

Does Newbury School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Newbury 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 Newbury School a state school?

Newbury School is a state school.

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