State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Macraes Moonlight School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Macraes Flat, Palmerston, with 13 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Macraes Moonlight School, Ministry school number 3764 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
13students
Macraes Moonlight School had 13 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 13 students on the roll, so they sum to about 131%, 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
461EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
Macraes Moonlight 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
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 97 | 25.3 km |
| East Otago High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 196 | 25.3 km |
| Strath Taieri School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 40 | 27.8 km |
| Waikouaiti School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 90 | 30.6 km |
| Hampden School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 34 | 30.9 km |
| Karitane School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 28 | 34.2 km |
| St John's School (Ranfurly) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 63 | 37.8 km |
| Maniototo Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 136 | 38.3 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 Macraes Moonlight School cover?
Macraes Moonlight School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Macraes Moonlight School?
13 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Macraes Moonlight School have an enrolment zone?
No. Macraes Moonlight School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Macraes Moonlight School a state school?
Macraes Moonlight School is a state school.