St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui 4414 · Palmerston North City
#4 of 33 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#106 of 486 nationally
About St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Milson, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 789 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 4th of 33 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (62th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.8%; pacific students 9.1%; international students 1%.
There are 2 schools in Milson; St Peter's College (Palmerston North) ranks 1st of 2 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%)436
- Roll size (10%)789
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)86.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)67.7%
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 St Peter's College (Palmerston North) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 436
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 789
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 86.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 67.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Peter's College (Palmerston North) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Peter's College (Palmerston North) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Peter's College (Palmerston North) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 662 m away
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students · 929 m away
Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
408 students · 1.4 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 1.5 km away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,794 students · 1.6 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
Central Normal School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
485 students · 1.9 km away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 1.9 km away
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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193 students
Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
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Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
612 students
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students
Cullinane College
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Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Dannevirke · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
78 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Peter's College (Palmerston North) a good school?
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 St Peter's College (Palmerston North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) ranks #4 of 33 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #106 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Peter's College (Palmerston North)?
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) had 789 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is St Peter's College (Palmerston North) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Peter's College (Palmerston North)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Peter's College (Palmerston North); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.