Milson School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui 4414 · Palmerston North City
#43 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#956 of 1,559 nationally
About Milson School
Milson School is a state contributing located in Milson, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 341 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.4%; pacific students 10.9%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Milson; Milson School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)486
- Roll size (10%)341
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Milson School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 486
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 341
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.9%
- 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 Milson School has changed over time.
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Schools near Milson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students · 662 m away
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students · 920 m away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.1 km away
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students · 1.4 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 1.4 km away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 1.4 km away
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students · 1.8 km away
Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
408 students · 1.8 km away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students · 1.8 km away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pongaroa School
Pongaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Eketāhuna School
Eketahuna · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Matiere School
Matiere · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
Waiouru School
Waiouru · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Milson School a good school?
Milson School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 of 111 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 Milson School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Milson School ranks #43 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #956 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Milson School?
Milson School had 341 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Milson School a primary school or a secondary school?
Milson School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Milson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Milson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.