Cornerstone Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui 4414 · Palmerston North City
#1 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#50 of 486 nationally
About Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School is a state integrated composite located in Kelvin Grove, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 612 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of composite schools in New Zealand and 1st of 33 ranked composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.1%; pacific students 8.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Kelvin Grove; Cornerstone Christian School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)417
- Roll size (10%)612
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)95.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)78%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cornerstone Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 417
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 612
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 95.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 78%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cornerstone Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Cornerstone Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Cornerstone Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cornerstone Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students · 513 m away
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students · 1.5 km away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 2.1 km away
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students · 2.2 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 2.2 km away
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students · 2.3 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 2.4 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 2.5 km away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 2.6 km away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
371 students
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students
Cullinane College
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
492 students
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cornerstone Christian School a good school?
Cornerstone Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 33 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cornerstone Christian School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Cornerstone Christian School ranks #1 of 33 composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #50 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cornerstone Christian School?
Cornerstone Christian School had 612 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Cornerstone Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cornerstone Christian School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Cornerstone Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cornerstone Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.