# Rongotea

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**Rongotea** is a small rural village in the [Manawatū District](/source/Manawat%C5%AB_District) of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand on the western Manawatū Plains, approximately 19 km (12 mi) northwest of the region's main city, [Palmerston North](/source/Palmerston_North).

## History

In the late 1860s, the Government put the Carnarvon Block up for sale, along with the neighbouring [Sandon Block](/source/Sanson,_New_Zealand).[1]

## Demographics

Rongotea is described by [Stats NZ](/source/Statistics_New_Zealand) as a rural settlement. It covers 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)[2] and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of /0.58 people per km2. It is part of the larger Awahuri statistical area.[3]

Historical population for Rongotea Year Pop. ±% 2006 618 — 2013 627 +1.5% 2018 642 +2.4% 2023 690 +7.5%

[4][5]

Rongotea had a population of 690 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 48 people (7.5%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 63 people (10.0%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 360 males and 330 females in 264 dwellings.[6] 2.6% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 37.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 147 people (21.3%) aged under 15 years, 114 (16.5%) aged 15 to 29, 303 (43.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 126 (18.3%) aged 65 or older.[4]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.0% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 18.7% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 2.6% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 3.0% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 1.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.4%, Māori by 2.2%, Samoan by 0.9%, and other languages by 3.0%. No language could be spoken by 2.6% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 9.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.[4]

Religious affiliations were 25.2% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 0.4% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 1.3% [New Age](/source/New_Age), and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 63.9%, and 7.8% of people did not answer the census question.[4]

Of those at least 15 years old, 75 (13.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 306 (56.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 162 (29.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $41,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 21 people (3.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 291 (53.6%) full-time, 78 (14.4%) part-time, and 9 (1.7%) unemployed.[4]

### Awahuri statistical area

Awahuri statistical area covers 124.44 km2 (48.05 sq mi)[7] and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of /124.44 people per km2.

Historical population for Awahuri Year Pop. ±% 2006 1,767 — 2013 1,764 −0.2% 2018 1,968 +11.6% 2023 2,115 +7.5%

The 2006 population is for a larger area of 126.36 km2.

Awahuri had a population of 2,115 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 147 people (7.5%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 351 people (19.9%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 1,074 males, 1,032 females, and 9 people of [other genders](/source/Non-binary_gender) in 783 dwellings.[8] 2.6% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 40.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 447 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 315 (14.9%) aged 15 to 29, 957 (45.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 396 (18.7%) aged 65 or older.[9]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.3% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 16.9% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 1.6% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 2.6% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.4%, Māori by 3.3%, Samoan by 0.4%, and other languages by 4.0%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 8.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[9]

Religious affiliations were 29.9% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 0.4% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 0.7% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.1% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 0.7% [New Age](/source/New_Age), and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 58.3%, and 8.9% of people did not answer the census question.[9]

Of those at least 15 years old, 291 (17.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 987 (59.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 390 (23.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $46,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 174 people (10.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 909 (54.5%) full-time, 270 (16.2%) part-time, and 27 (1.6%) unemployed.[9]

## Education

Rongotea School is a state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[10] with a roll of .[11] It opened in 1881 as Campbelltown School.[12]

Kopane School, another state primary school,[13] is located east of the main township.[14] with a roll of .[15] It opened in 1925.[16]

Both schools are [co-educational](/source/Mixed-sex_education). Rolls are as of

## References

1. ["4. Ōhakea to Longburn – Manawatū and Horowhenua places – Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand"](http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/manawatu-and-horowhenua-places/4). Teara.govt.nz. 1987-05-01. Retrieved 2012-10-29.

1. ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 11 December 2025.

1. ["Geographic Boundary Viewer"](https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3a406ce8fbb14367ab5caae21c07ab8b). Stats NZ. Urban Rural – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.

1. [[https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs)[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_008&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.1356.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Rongotea (1356). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. [[https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs)[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_005&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.1356.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003 "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 11 December 2025.

1. [[https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs)[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_005&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.227500.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003 "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. [[https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs)[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_008&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.227500.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Awahuri (227500). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. ["Rongotea School Ministry of Education School Profile"](https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=2438). *educationcounts.govt.nz*. [Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(New_Zealand))

1. ["Rongotea School Education Review Office Report"](https://www.ero.govt.nz/institution/2438/rongotea-school). *ero.govt.nz*. [Education Review Office](/source/Education_Review_Office)

1. ["Rongotea School"](https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/cde4f977-7a3f-419c-9f4a-1bc71e9a0e84). Manawatū Heritage. Retrieved 11 December 2025.

1. ["Kopane School Ministry of Education School Profile"](https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=2385). *educationcounts.govt.nz*. [Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(New_Zealand))

1. ["Kopane School Official School Website"](http://www.kopane.school.nz). *kopane.school.nz*

1. ["Kopane School Education Review Office Report"](https://www.ero.govt.nz/institution/2385/kopane-school). *ero.govt.nz*. [Education Review Office](/source/Education_Review_Office)

1. ["History"](https://www.kopane.school.nz/about/history). Kopane School. Retrieved 11 December 2025.

## Further reading

- ["Kopane School 90th Jubilee 2015"](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wlH7LjuCYFrlZcJmIPp60ib0P-JFdRVF/view). Kopane School. Retrieved 11 December 2025.

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