Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga vs Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 262 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
| Measure | Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) Takaro, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #66 of 111 | #7 of 111 |
| National rank | #1174 of 1,559 | #446 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 330 | 161 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 422 |
| Total roll | 330 | 161 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.4% | 10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 53.9% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 22.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Takaro |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.monrad.school.nz | www.olol.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 36.8).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 517).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll size (330 vs 161).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.3% vs 7.4%).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is the larger school with 330 students compared with 161.
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is a state school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga better than Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) ranks higher (67.9 vs 36.8 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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga and Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)?
About 262 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Takaro in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga: 517. Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North): 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga and Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is 66th of 111 and Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) is 7th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).