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St Mary's School (Wanganui)

A state-integrated full primary (years 1–8) in Laird Park, Whanganui, with 241 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll241at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic469moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edLarge urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St Mary's School (Wanganui), Ministry school number 2454 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

241students

St Mary's School (Wanganui) had 241 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 11648%
Asian 7230%
Māori 6226%
Pacific 156%
MELAA <5
Other <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 241 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, 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

469EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 469

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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

St Mary's School (Wanganui) 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 : Integrated
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2454
Address30 London Street, Laird Park, Whanganui
Territorial authorityWhanganui District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1988-07-17

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
Cullinane College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 496 0.2 km
Whanganui Girls' College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 364 1.0 km
Keith Street School ContributingYears 1–6 171 1.2 km
Whanganui East School ContributingYears 1–6 157 1.2 km
St Johns Hill School ContributingYears 1–6 404 1.7 km
St Anne's School (Wanganui) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 219 1.7 km
Whanganui Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 416 1.9 km
St George's School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 133 2.1 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 St Mary's School (Wanganui) cover?

St Mary's School (Wanganui) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend St Mary's School (Wanganui)?

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

Does St Mary's School (Wanganui) have an enrolment zone?

No. St Mary's School (Wanganui) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is St Mary's School (Wanganui) a state school?

St Mary's School (Wanganui) is a state-integrated school.

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