Parkland School (P North)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410 · Palmerston North City
#30 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#789 of 1,559 nationally
About Parkland School (P North)
Parkland School (P North) is a state contributing located in Palmerston North, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 325 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 30th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.2%; pacific students 8.3%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Parkland School (P North) ranks 12th of 21 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%)443
- Roll size (10%)325
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.1%
- 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 Parkland School (P North) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 325
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.3%
- 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 Parkland School (P North) has changed over time.
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Schools near Parkland School (P North)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students · 1.0 km away
Hokowhitu School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students · 1.2 km away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.3 km away
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Hokowhitu · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 1.3 km away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.6 km away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 1.8 km away
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students · 1.8 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 1.8 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 2.0 km away
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students
Newbury School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students
Makuri School
Makuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Hunterville Consolidated School
Hunterville · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Weber School
Weber · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parkland School (P North) a good school?
Parkland School (P North) has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #30 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 Parkland School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Parkland School (P North) ranks #30 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #789 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Parkland School (P North)?
Parkland School (P North) had 325 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Parkland School (P North) a primary school or a secondary school?
Parkland School (P North) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Parkland School (P North)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parkland School (P North); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.