Milson School vs St Mary's School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.1 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
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Milson School Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (P North) Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #43 of 111 | #1 of 111 |
| National rank | #956 of 1,559 | #105 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 341 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 389 |
| Total roll | 341 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.4% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 10.9% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Milson | Roslyn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.milson.school.nz | www.stmaryspn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 46.7).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 486).
- •Milson School does better on roll size (341 vs 222).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs 2.8%).
- •Milson School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 222.
- •Milson School is a state school while St Mary's School (P North) is a state integrated 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 Milson School better than St Mary's School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (P North) ranks higher (81.4 vs 46.7 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 St Mary's School (P North)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milson and Roslyn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Milson School: 486. St Mary's School (P North): 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Milson School and St Mary's School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Milson School is 43rd of 111 and St Mary's School (P North) is 1st of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).