Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) vs Takaro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 514 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) Takaro, Manawatū-Whanganui | Takaro School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 111 | #104 of 111 |
| National rank | #446 of 1,559 | #1510 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 161 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 534 |
| Total roll | 161 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.3% | -13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 67.5% |
| Pacific students | 22.4% | 17% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takaro | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.olol.school.nz | www.takaro.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 20.1).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 534).
- •Takaro School does better on roll size (200 vs 161).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.3% vs -13.8%).
- •Takaro School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 161.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) is a state integrated school while Takaro School is a state 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) better than Takaro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) ranks higher (67.9 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) and Takaro School?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Takaro and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North): 422. Takaro School: 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) and Takaro School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) is 7th of 111 and Takaro School is 104th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).