Palmerston North Adventist Christian School vs St Joseph's School (Feilding)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 16 km 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
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Feilding · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
| Measure | Palmerston North Adventist Christian School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Joseph's School (Feilding) Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 111 | #27 of 111 |
| National rank | #736 of 1,559 | #772 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 103 | 74 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 435 |
| Total roll | 103 | 74 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | -45% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 32% | 14.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Feilding |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.pnacs.school.nz | www.stjosephsfeilding.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.7 vs 54.2).
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 435).
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School does better on roll size (103 vs 74).
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.8% vs -45%).
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 74.
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 St Joseph's School (Feilding)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Palmerston North Adventist Christian School ranks higher (55.7 vs 54.2 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 St Joseph's School (Feilding)?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Feilding in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School: 433. St Joseph's School (Feilding): 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Palmerston North Adventist Christian School and St Joseph's School (Feilding) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School is 24th of 111 and St Joseph's School (Feilding) is 27th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).