Best state integrated schools in Palmerston North City (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 7 schools in Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 181St Mary's School (P North)Roslyn · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 389 · 222 students
- 280Cornerstone Christian SchoolKelvin Grove · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 612 students
- 370St Peter's College (Palmerston North)Milson · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 436 · 789 students
- 468Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)Takaro · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 422 · 161 students
- 566St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato HeemiHokowhitu · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 143 students
- 656Palmerston North Adventist Christian SchoolPalmerston North · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 103 students
- 742Longburn Adventist CollegeLongburn · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 474 · 220 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's School (P North) Roslyn · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 81.4 Top 10% | 389 | 222 |
| 2 | Cornerstone Christian School Kelvin Grove · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 79.5 Top 10% | 417 | 612 |
| 3 | St Peter's College (Palmerston North) Milson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 69.6 Top 25% | 436 | 789 |
| 4 | Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) Takaro · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 67.9 Top 25% | 422 | 161 |
| 5 | St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi Hokowhitu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 66.0 Top 50% | 410 | 143 |
| 6 | Palmerston North Adventist Christian School Palmerston North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 55.7 Top 50% | 433 | 103 |
| 7 | Longburn Adventist College Longburn · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 42.0 Lower 50% | 474 | 220 |
St Mary's School (P North) in Roslyn leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Palmerston North City with a Success Index (NZ) of 81.4. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Manawatū-Whanganui state integrated schools rankings, every school on the Palmerston North City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Palmerston North City?
St Mary's School (P North) in Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui ranks first among state integrated schools in Palmerston North City with a Success Index (NZ) of 81.4 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 389).
How are state integrated schools in Palmerston North City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.