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Central Normal SchoolPalmerston North Boys' High School
| Measure | Central Normal School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Palmerston North Boys' High School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 111 | #6 of 33 |
| National rank | #951 of 1,559 | #123 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 485 | 1,794 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 441 |
| Total roll | 485 | 1,794 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | 7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.8% |
| Māori students | 49.5% | 24% |
| Pacific students | 15.5% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.centralnormal.school.nz | www.pnbhs.school.nz |
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Success Index (NZ) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Equity Index (EQI): Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers. Total roll: Total enrolled students. Roll growth (5 yrs): Change in total roll over five years. Leavers with NCEA Level 2+: Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.