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South Makirikiri School

Marton · Manawatū-Whanganui Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About South Makirikiri School

South Makirikiri School is a co-educational full primary school in Marton, within the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, operating in the state sector, with 154 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 444. The school has been open since 1873.

With 154 students on roll, South Makirikiri School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 38% of New Zealand schools. Its rural setting typically means smaller class groups and a close-knit community feel.

The school's Equity Index is 444, which is below the national average of 463. A lower Equity Index signals less socio-economic need in the school's community than the national norm.

87.2% of students identify as European, so the school has a strongly homogeneous roll. Students of Pasifika descent make up 6%.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.52 (moderate isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 130 · 87.2%
Pasifika 9 · 6.0%
Asian 6 · 4.0%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 2 · 1.3%
Other 2 · 1.3%

Total roll recorded: 154 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

154Students on rollLarger than 38% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
444Equity IndexBelow national mean of 463
0.53Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.52Isolation indexmoderate isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Marton 40.0867° S · 175.3097° E
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Nearby schools

Huntley School (Marton)Marton · Full Primary 5 km James Cook SchoolMarton · Full Primary 5.5 km St Matthew's School (Marton)Marton · Full Primary 5.8 km Marton SchoolMarton · Full Primary 6.3 km Rangitīkei CollegeMarton · Secondary (Year 9-15) 6.6 km Marton Junction SchoolMarton · Full Primary 6.7 km

School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingRural other
  • Territorial authorityRangitikei District
  • Education regionTaranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū
  • Regional councilManawatū-Whanganui Region
  • Enrolment schemeNo — no enrolment scheme
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1873
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