Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4443 · Palmerston North City
#66 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1174 of 1,559 nationally
About Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is a state intermediate located in Palmerston North, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 330 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 66th of 111 ranked intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 53.9%; pacific students 16.7%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga ranks 18th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)517
- Roll size (10%)330
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.4%
- 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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 517
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 330
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 53.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.7%
- 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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga has changed over time.
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Schools near Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 262 m away
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 387 m away
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 977 m away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 1.2 km away
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students · 1.3 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students · 1.3 km away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
West End · State activity centre
· 1.3 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 1.5 km away
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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279 students
Shannon School
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130 students
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students
Taoroa School
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47 students
Churton School
Aramoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Coley Street School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga a good school?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #66 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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga ranks #66 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1174 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga had 330 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga a primary school or a secondary school?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.