Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi vs Palmerston North Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
West End · State activity centre
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,318 students
| Measure | Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi West End, Manawatū-Whanganui | Palmerston North Girls' High School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #2 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #58 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | – | 1,318 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 433 |
| Total roll | – | 1,318 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 81% |
| Māori students | – | 19.4% |
| Pacific students | – | 9.3% |
| International students | – | 2% |
| suburb or town | West End | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | www.pnghs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Palmerston North Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 569).
- •Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi 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 Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi better than Palmerston North Girls' High 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 Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi and Palmerston North Girls' High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West End and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi: 569. Palmerston North Girls' High School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi and Palmerston North Girls' High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi is unranked and Palmerston North Girls' High School is 2nd of 33 among activity centre schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).