Carncot Independent School vs Mana Tamariki
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 482 m 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
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students
| Measure | Carncot Independent School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Mana Tamariki Palmerston North CBD, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #7 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #182 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 128 | 70 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 444 |
| Total roll | 128 | 70 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Palmerston North CBD |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.carncot.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Carncot Independent School does better on roll size (128 vs 70).
- •Mana Tamariki does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs 0.8%).
- •Carncot Independent School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 70.
- •Carncot Independent School is a private school while Mana Tamariki 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 Mana Tamariki?
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 Mana Tamariki?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Palmerston North CBD in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Carncot Independent School and Mana Tamariki rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carncot Independent School is unranked and Mana Tamariki is 7th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).