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Whenuakura School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Manutahi-Waitōtora, Patea, with 30 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll30at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic455moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Whenuakura School, Ministry school number 2483 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

30students

Whenuakura School had 30 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 2273%
Māori 930%
Asian 517%
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 30 students on the roll, so they sum to about 133%, 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

455EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 455

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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

Whenuakura 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

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2483
Address52 Kaharoa Road, Manutahi-Waitōtora, Patea
Territorial authoritySouth Taranaki District
RegionTaranaki
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1878-01-26

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
Patea Area School CompositeYears 1–13 179 3.3 km
St Joseph's School (Patea) ContributingYears 1–6 5 3.4 km
Kakaramea School ContributingYears 1–6 62 7.0 km
Waverley Primary School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 157 10.2 km
Waitotara School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 41 20.3 km
Mokoia School ContributingYears 1–6 22 20.7 km
Ramanui School ContributingYears 1–6 62 25.6 km
TKKM o Ngati Ruanui CompositeYears 1–13 139 26.0 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 Whenuakura School cover?

Whenuakura School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Whenuakura School?

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

Does Whenuakura School have an enrolment zone?

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

Is Whenuakura School a state school?

Whenuakura School is a state school.

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