College Street Normal School vs Palmerston North Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 724 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Street Normal School
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
623 students
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,318 students
| Measure | College Street Normal School Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui | Palmerston North Girls' High School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 111 | #2 of 33 |
| National rank | #344 of 1,559 | #58 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 623 | 1,318 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 433 |
| Total roll | 623 | 1,318 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.9% | 6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 81% |
| Māori students | 17% | 19.4% |
| Pacific students | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Hokowhitu | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.csn.school.nz/ | www.pnghs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Palmerston North Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.7 vs 71.8).
- •College Street Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 433).
- •Palmerston North Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,318 vs 623).
- •Palmerston North Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -3.9%).
- •Palmerston North Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 623.
- •College Street Normal School is co-educational and Palmerston North Girls' High School is girls.
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 College Street Normal School better than Palmerston North Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Palmerston North Girls' High School ranks higher (77.7 vs 71.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are College Street Normal School and Palmerston North Girls' High School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Hokowhitu and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
College Street Normal School: 409. Palmerston North Girls' High School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do College Street Normal School and Palmerston North Girls' High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
College Street Normal School is 5th of 111 and Palmerston North Girls' High School is 2nd of 33 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).