Palmerston North Adventist Christian School vs Palmerston North Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 220 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students
| Measure | Palmerston North Adventist Christian School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Palmerston North Intermediate Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #24 of 111 | #4 of 111 |
| National rank | #736 of 1,559 | #236 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 103 | 751 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 426 |
| Total roll | 103 | 751 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 32% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.pnacs.school.nz | www.pnins.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Palmerston North Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.7 vs 55.7).
- •Palmerston North Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 433).
- •Palmerston North Intermediate does better on roll size (751 vs 103).
- •Palmerston North Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -4.8%).
- •Palmerston North Intermediate is the larger school with 751 students compared with 103.
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School is a state integrated school while Palmerston North Intermediate 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 Palmerston North Adventist Christian School better than Palmerston North Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Palmerston North Intermediate ranks higher (76.7 vs 55.7 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 Palmerston North Adventist Christian School and Palmerston North Intermediate?
About 220 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School: 433. Palmerston North Intermediate: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Palmerston North Adventist Christian School and Palmerston North Intermediate rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School is 24th of 111 and Palmerston North Intermediate is 4th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).