State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Poolburn School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Manuherikia-Ida Valleys, Oturehua, with 29 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Poolburn School, Ministry school number 3802 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
29students
Poolburn School had 29 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 29 students on the roll, so they sum to about 103%, 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
431EQI
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
Poolburn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omakau School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 84 | 9.0 km |
| St Gerard's School (Alexandra) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 166 | 26.6 km |
| The Terrace School (Alexandra) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 283 | 26.8 km |
| Dunstan High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 590 | 27.1 km |
| Alexandra Primary School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 202 | 27.4 km |
| Clyde School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 173 | 30.2 km |
| St John's School (Ranfurly) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 63 | 31.4 km |
| Maniototo Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 136 | 31.7 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
Compare with a similar school
- Poolburn School vs Omakau School
- Poolburn School vs St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
- Poolburn School vs The Terrace School (Alexandra)
Common questions
What year levels does Poolburn School cover?
Poolburn School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Poolburn School?
29 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Poolburn School have an enrolment zone?
No. Poolburn School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Poolburn School a state school?
Poolburn School is a state school.