Queen Elizabeth College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4442 · Palmerston North City
#27 of 33 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#435 of 486 nationally
About Queen Elizabeth College
Queen Elizabeth College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Palmerston North, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 408 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 27th of 33 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 58.3%; pacific students 19.4%; international students 1.7%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Queen Elizabeth College ranks 20th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)556
- Roll size (10%)408
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)44.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)62.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)49.2%
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 Queen Elizabeth College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 556
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 408
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 44.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 62.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 49.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 58.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 19.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Queen Elizabeth College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Queen Elizabeth College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Queen Elizabeth College has changed over time.
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Schools near Queen Elizabeth College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students · 453 m away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students · 463 m away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 1.0 km away
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students · 1.1 km away
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students · 1.4 km away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.5 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.6 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 1.7 km away
Cloverlea School
Cloverlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.7 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Whanganui City College
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
286 students
Te Kura aa Iwi o Ngaati Kauwhata
Feilding · State composite · Years 1–13
58 students
Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua
Ranana · State composite · Years 1–13
53 students
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Dannevirke · State composite · Years 1–13
81 students
Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana
Ratana · State composite · Years 1–13
66 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Queen Elizabeth College a good school?
Queen Elizabeth College has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 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 Queen Elizabeth College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Queen Elizabeth College ranks #27 of 33 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #435 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Queen Elizabeth College?
Queen Elizabeth College had 408 students in 2026, a change of +45% over five years.
Is Queen Elizabeth College a primary school or a secondary school?
Queen Elizabeth College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Queen Elizabeth College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Queen Elizabeth College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.