Schools in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
22 schools · 8,729 students · 20 state, 1 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 445.
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Ranked schools in Palmerston North
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 178Palmerston North Girls' High SchoolPalmerston North · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 433 · 1,318 students
- 277Palmerston North IntermediatePalmerston North · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 751 students
- 372Russell Street SchoolPalmerston North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 334 students
- 467Palmerston North Boys' High SchoolPalmerston North · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 441 · 1,794 students
- 565Glen Oroua SchoolPalmerston North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 75 students
- 665Whakarongo SchoolPalmerston North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 424 · 490 students
- 764Hiwinui SchoolPalmerston North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 134 students
- 863Hokowhitu SchoolPalmerston North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 385 students
- 959Newbury SchoolPalmerston North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 203 students
- 1056Palmerston North Adventist Christian SchoolPalmerston North · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 103 students
- 1154West End School (P North)Palmerston North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 458 · 358 students
- 1254Parkland School (P North)Palmerston North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 325 students
- 1351ManukuraPalmerston North · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 494 · 188 students
- 1449Kairanga SchoolPalmerston North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 155 students
- 1547Central Normal SchoolPalmerston North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 491 · 485 students
- 1642Ross IntermediatePalmerston North · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 444 students
- 1737Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o TirohangaPalmerston North · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 517 · 330 students
- 1835Bainesse SchoolPalmerston North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 80 students
- 1921Queen Elizabeth CollegePalmerston North · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 556 · 408 students
- 2020Takaro SchoolPalmerston North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 534 · 200 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmerston North Girls' High School Palmerston North · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 77.7 Top 25% | 433 | 1,318 |
| 2 | Palmerston North Intermediate Palmerston North · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 76.7 Top 25% | 426 | 751 |
| 3 | Russell Street School Palmerston North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.6 Top 25% | 429 | 334 |
| 4 | Palmerston North Boys' High School Palmerston North · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.7 Top 25% | 441 | 1,794 |
| 5 | Glen Oroua School Palmerston North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 65.4 Top 50% | 415 | 75 |
| 6 | Whakarongo School Palmerston North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 65.1 Top 50% | 424 | 490 |
| 7 | Hiwinui School Palmerston North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.8 Top 50% | 415 | 134 |
| 8 | Hokowhitu School Palmerston North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.8 Top 50% | 426 | 385 |
| 9 | Newbury School Palmerston North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.9 Top 50% | 445 | 203 |
| 10 | Palmerston North Adventist Christian School Palmerston North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 55.7 Top 50% | 433 | 103 |
| 11 | West End School (P North) Palmerston North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 54.3 Top 50% | 458 | 358 |
| 12 | Parkland School (P North) Palmerston North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.5 Top 50% | 443 | 325 |
| 13 | Manukura Palmerston North · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.9 Top 50% | 494 | 188 |
| 14 | Kairanga School Palmerston North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.7 Lower 50% | 449 | 155 |
| 15 | Central Normal School Palmerston North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 46.9 Lower 50% | 491 | 485 |
| 16 | Ross Intermediate Palmerston North · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 42.2 Lower 50% | 473 | 444 |
| 17 | Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga Palmerston North · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 36.8 Lower 50% | 517 | 330 |
| 18 | Bainesse School Palmerston North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 35.3 Lower 50% | 485 | 80 |
| 19 | Queen Elizabeth College Palmerston North · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 20.7 Lower 50% | 556 | 408 |
| 20 | Takaro School Palmerston North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 20.1 Lower 50% | 534 | 200 |
Other schools in Palmerston North
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palmerston North?
Palmerston North Girls' High School is the highest-ranked school in Palmerston North with a Success Index (NZ) of 77.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Palmerston North?
Palmerston North has 22 schools (3 secondary (year 9-15), 3 intermediate, 6 contributing, 9 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 8,729 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Palmerston North?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Palmerston North is 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.