Ross Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4414 · Palmerston North City
#51 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1060 of 1,559 nationally
About Ross Intermediate
Ross Intermediate is a state intermediate school 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 444 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 51st of 111 ranked intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.1%; pacific students 9.2%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Ross Intermediate ranks 17th 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%)473
- Roll size (10%)444
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.8%
- 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 Ross Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 473
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 444
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.2%
- 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 Ross Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Ross Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 55 m away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 208 m away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 262 m away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 782 m away
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students · 1.1 km away
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students · 1.2 km away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.3 km away
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.4 km away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 1.4 km away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oroua Downs School
Foxton · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Fairfield School (Levin)
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
399 students
Brunswick School
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students
Ongarue School
Ongarue · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Ōwhango School
Owhango · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ross Intermediate a good school?
Ross Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 Ross Intermediate rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ross Intermediate ranks #51 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1060 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ross Intermediate?
Ross Intermediate had 444 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Ross Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Ross Intermediate is classified as a intermediate school covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ross Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ross Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.