Carncot Independent School vs College Street Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students
| Measure | Carncot Independent School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | College Street Normal School Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #5 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #344 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 128 | 623 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 409 |
| Total roll | 128 | 623 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | -3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 17% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Hokowhitu |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.carncot.school.nz | www.csn.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •College Street Normal School does better on roll size (623 vs 128).
- •Carncot Independent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -3.9%).
- •College Street Normal School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 128.
- •Carncot Independent School is a private school while College Street Normal School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carncot Independent School better than College Street Normal School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carncot Independent School and College Street Normal School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Hokowhitu in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Carncot Independent School and College Street Normal School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carncot Independent School is unranked and College Street Normal School is 5th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).