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Rongotea School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Awahuri, Rongotea, with 140 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll140at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic470moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Rongotea School, Ministry school number 2438 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

140students

Rongotea School had 140 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 12489%
Māori 3726%
Asian 64%
Other <5
Pacific <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 140 students on the roll, so they sum to about 122%, 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

470EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 470

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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

Rongotea 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2438
AddressTyne Street, Awahuri, Rongotea
Territorial authorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1881-03-28

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
Glen Oroua School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 68 4.3 km
Kopane School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 40 5.2 km
Sanson School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 24 8.1 km
Kairanga School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 150 10.6 km
Mount Biggs School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 110 11.4 km
Newbury School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 198 12.3 km
Oroua Downs School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 87 12.8 km
Bainesse School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 79 13.4 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 Rongotea School cover?

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

How many students attend Rongotea School?

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

Does Rongotea School have an enrolment zone?

No. Rongotea School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Rongotea School a state school?

Rongotea School is a state school.

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