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Whangaehu School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Turakina, Whangaehu-Whanganui, with 17 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll17at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic530more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Whangaehu School, Ministry school number 2482 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

17students

Whangaehu School had 17 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Māori 1059%
European/Pākehā 847%
Asian <5
Pacific <5
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 17 students on the roll, so they sum to about 147%, 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

530EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 530

← 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

Whangaehu 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 number2482
Address71 Ruatangata Road, Turakina, Whangaehu-Whanganui
Territorial authorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1872-01-26

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
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana CompositeYears 1–13 61 3.3 km
Fordell School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 128 5.7 km
Turakina School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 30 5.9 km
Kaitoke School (Wanganui) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 113 8.2 km
Okoia School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 52 10.1 km
Durie Hill School ContributingYears 1–6 188 11.5 km
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi Full PrimaryYears 1–8 126 12.6 km
St Anne's School (Wanganui) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 219 13.3 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 Whangaehu School cover?

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

How many students attend Whangaehu School?

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

Does Whangaehu School have an enrolment zone?

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

Is Whangaehu School a state school?

Whangaehu School is a state school.

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