Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga vs Takaro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 387 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
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
| Measure | Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Takaro School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 111 | #104 of 111 |
| National rank | #1174 of 1,559 | #1510 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 330 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 534 |
| Total roll | 330 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.4% | -13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 53.9% | 67.5% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 17% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.monrad.school.nz | www.takaro.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.8 vs 20.1).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 534).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll size (330 vs 200).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.4% vs -13.8%).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is the larger school with 330 students compared with 200.
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 Takaro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga ranks higher (36.8 vs 20.1 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 Takaro School?
About 387 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga: 517. Takaro School: 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga and Takaro School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is 66th of 111 and Takaro School is 104th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).