Newbury School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4475 · Manawatu District
#20 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#651 of 1,559 nationally
About Newbury School
Newbury School is a state full primary located in Palmerston North, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 203 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 20th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (52th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.3%; pacific students 3%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Newbury School ranks 9th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)445
- Roll size (10%)203
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.8%
- 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 Newbury School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 203
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- 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 Newbury School has changed over time.
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Schools near Newbury School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cloverlea School
Cloverlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 3.5 km away
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students · 3.6 km away
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 3.9 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students · 4.3 km away
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students · 4.5 km away
Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
408 students · 4.5 km away
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students · 4.8 km away
Kairanga School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 4.8 km away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students · 4.9 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Hunterville Consolidated School
Hunterville · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students
Weber School
Weber · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Kopane School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Newbury School a good school?
Newbury School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 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 Newbury School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Newbury School ranks #20 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #651 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Newbury School?
Newbury School had 203 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Newbury School a primary school or a secondary school?
Newbury School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Newbury School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newbury School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.