Milson School vs Ross Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students
| Measure | Milson School Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui | Ross Intermediate Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 111 | #51 of 111 |
| National rank | #956 of 1,559 | #1060 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 341 | 444 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 473 |
| Total roll | 341 | 444 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.4% | 29.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Milson | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.milson.school.nz | www.rossint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Milson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.7 vs 42.2).
- •Ross Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 486).
- •Ross Intermediate does better on roll size (444 vs 341).
- •Milson School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -18.8%).
- •Ross Intermediate is the larger school with 444 students compared with 341.
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 Milson School better than Ross Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Milson School ranks higher (46.7 vs 42.2 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 Milson School and Ross Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milson and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Milson School: 486. Ross Intermediate: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Milson School and Ross Intermediate rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Milson School is 43rd of 111 and Ross Intermediate is 51st of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).