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Pahiatua School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Pahiatua, Pahiatua, with 331 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll331at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic478moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Pahiatua School, Ministry school number 2945 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

331students

Pahiatua School had 331 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 26680%
Māori 12036%
Pacific 3310%
Asian 247%
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 331 students on the roll, so they sum to about 134%, 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

478EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 478

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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

Pahiatua 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 number2945
Address21 Albert Street, Pahiatua, Pahiatua
Territorial authorityTararua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1953-09-28

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
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 122 0.5 km
Tararua College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 383 0.6 km
Mangatainoka School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 48 4.3 km
Ballance School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 22 6.5 km
Woodville School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 121 12.9 km
Makuri School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 14 17.3 km
Aokautere School ContributingYears 1–6 152 17.7 km
Kumeroa School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 33 18.0 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 Pahiatua School cover?

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

How many students attend Pahiatua School?

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

Does Pahiatua School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Pahiatua 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 Pahiatua School a state school?

Pahiatua School is a state school.

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