Russell Street School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4414 · Palmerston North City
#6 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#351 of 1,559 nationally
About Russell Street School
Russell Street School 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 334 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 6th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.6%; pacific students 7.8%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Palmerston North; Russell Street School ranks 3rd 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%)429
- Roll size (10%)334
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.7%
- 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 Russell Street School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 429
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 334
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.8%
- 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 Russell Street School has changed over time.
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Schools near Russell Street School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 803 m away
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 920 m away
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students · 929 m away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students · 930 m away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 1.0 km away
Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
408 students · 1.1 km away
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students · 1.1 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 1.1 km away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 1.3 km away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Hokowhitu School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell Street School a good school?
Russell Street School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Russell Street School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Russell Street School ranks #6 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #351 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Russell Street School?
Russell Street School had 334 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Russell Street School a primary school or a secondary school?
Russell Street School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Russell Street School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell Street School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.