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Schools in Palmerston, Otago (2026)

2 schools · 299 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 488.

Palmerston, in Otago, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 299 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 2 state.

2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Palmerston School (42.6, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by East Otago High School (36.5, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are East Otago High School (196 students), Palmerston School (103 students).

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Ranked schools in Palmerston

Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.

  1. 1
    43
    Palmerston SchoolPalmerston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 103 students
  2. 2
    37
    East Otago High SchoolPalmerston · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 488 · 196 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Palmerston?

Palmerston School is the highest-ranked school in Palmerston with a Success Index (NZ) of 42.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).

How many schools are in Palmerston?

Palmerston has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 299 students in 2026.

What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Palmerston?

The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Palmerston is 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.