Palmerston North Adventist Christian School vs West End School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.2 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
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
| Measure | Palmerston North Adventist Christian School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | West End School (P North) Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 111 | #26 of 111 |
| National rank | #736 of 1,559 | #771 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 103 | 358 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 458 |
| Total roll | 103 | 358 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 32.7% |
| Pacific students | 32% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.pnacs.school.nz | www.westend.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.7 vs 54.3).
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 458).
- •West End School (P North) does better on roll size (358 vs 103).
- •West End School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.9% vs -4.8%).
- •West End School (P North) is the larger school with 358 students compared with 103.
- •Palmerston North Adventist Christian School is a state integrated school while West End School (P North) 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 West End School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Palmerston North Adventist Christian School ranks higher (55.7 vs 54.3 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 West End School (P North)?
About 1.2 km 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. West End School (P North): 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Palmerston North Adventist Christian School and West End School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School is 24th of 111 and West End School (P North) is 26th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).