State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Takaro School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Highbury East, Palmerston North, with 202 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Takaro School, Ministry school number 2460 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
202students
Takaro School had 202 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 202 students on the roll, so they sum to about 121%, 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
534EQI
more socio-economic barriers
← fewer barriersmore barriers →
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
Takaro 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 334 | 0.4 km |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 149 | 0.5 km |
| Te Kura o Wairau | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 154 | 0.9 km |
| West End School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 342 | 1.4 km |
| Awapuni School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 1.4 km |
| Palmerston North Adventist Christian School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 1.5 km |
| Central Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 462 | 1.5 km |
| Awatapu College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 871 | 1.6 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
- Takaro School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
- Takaro School vs Te Kura o Wairau
- Takaro School vs West End School (P North)
Common questions
What year levels does Takaro School cover?
Takaro School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Takaro School?
202 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Takaro School have an enrolment zone?
No. Takaro School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Takaro School a state school?
Takaro School is a state school.