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Taonui School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Kauwhata, Feilding, with 147 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll147at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic462moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Taonui School, Ministry school number 2462 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

147students

Taonui School had 147 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 14095%
Māori 2618%
Pacific <5
Asian <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 147 students on the roll, so they sum to about 119%, 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

462EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 462

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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

Taonui 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 number2462
AddressWaughs Road, Kauwhata, Feilding
Territorial authorityManawatu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1879-01-26

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
Bunnythorpe School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 29 4.0 km
Feilding Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 327 4.2 km
Lytton Street School ContributingYears 1–6 570 4.7 km
St Joseph's School (Feilding) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 73 4.7 km
Manchester Street School ContributingYears 1–6 381 5.1 km
Feilding High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,683 5.2 km
Colyton School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 153 5.3 km
North Street School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 345 5.5 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 Taonui School cover?

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

How many students attend Taonui School?

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

Does Taonui School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Taonui 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 Taonui School a state school?

Taonui School is a state school.

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