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Poroutawhao School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Waitarere, Levin, with 95 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll95at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic476moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Poroutawhao School, Ministry school number 2965 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

95students

Poroutawhao School had 95 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 7781%
Māori 3234%
Asian 88%
Pacific 77%
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 95 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

476EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 476

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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

Poroutawhao 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 number2965
Address796 State Highway 1, Waitarere, Levin
Territorial authorityHorowhenua District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1924-01-26

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
Koputaroa School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 183 6.3 km
Levin North School ContributingYears 1–6 241 7.0 km
Levin Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 278 7.5 km
Levin School ContributingYears 1–6 256 7.5 km
Horowhenua College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 885 7.7 km
Fairfield School (Levin) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 387 7.9 km
St Joseph's School (Levin) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 184 8.0 km
St Mary's School (Foxton) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 39 8.5 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 Poroutawhao School cover?

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

How many students attend Poroutawhao School?

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

Does Poroutawhao School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Poroutawhao 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 Poroutawhao School a state school?

Poroutawhao School is a state school.

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