Carncot Independent School vs Terrace End School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 635 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
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Carncot Independent School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Terrace End School Terrace End, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #68 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1185 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 128 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 505 |
| Total roll | 128 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 38.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Terrace End |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.carncot.school.nz | www.terrace-end.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Terrace End School does better on roll size (222 vs 128).
- •Terrace End School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs 0.8%).
- •Terrace End School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 128.
- •Carncot Independent School is a private school while Terrace End 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 Terrace End 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 Terrace End School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Terrace End in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do Carncot Independent School and Terrace End School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Carncot Independent School is unranked and Terrace End School is 68th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).