Nga Tawa Diocesan School vs St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 34 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students
| Measure | Nga Tawa Diocesan School Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Peter's College (Palmerston North) Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 33 | #4 of 33 |
| National rank | #76 of 486 | #106 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 193 | 789 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 436 |
| Total roll | 193 | 789 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.2% | 15.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.8% | 86.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.5% | 67.7% |
| Māori students | 15% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 9.1% |
| International students | 8.3% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Marton | Milson |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ngatawa.school.nz | www.stpeterspn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.8 vs 69.6).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 436).
- •St Peter's College (Palmerston North) does better on roll size (789 vs 193).
- •St Peter's College (Palmerston North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.1% vs 13.2%).
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.8% vs 86.9%).
- •St Peter's College (Palmerston North) is the larger school with 789 students compared with 193.
- •Nga Tawa Diocesan School is girls and St Peter's College (Palmerston North) is co-educational.
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 Nga Tawa Diocesan School better than St Peter's College (Palmerston North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nga Tawa Diocesan School ranks higher (74.8 vs 69.6 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 Nga Tawa Diocesan School and St Peter's College (Palmerston North)?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Marton and Milson in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School: 431. St Peter's College (Palmerston North): 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nga Tawa Diocesan School and St Peter's College (Palmerston North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Nga Tawa Diocesan School is 3rd of 33 and St Peter's College (Palmerston North) is 4th of 33 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).