Parkland School (P North) vs Winchester School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Winchester School (P North)
Hokowhitu · State contributing · Years 1–6
342 students
| Measure | Parkland School (P North) Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Winchester School (P North) Hokowhitu, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 111 | #14 of 111 |
| National rank | #789 of 1,559 | #506 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 325 | 342 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 420 |
| Total roll | 325 | 342 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.1% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.2% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Hokowhitu |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.parkland.school.nz | www.winchester.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Winchester School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.8 vs 53.5).
- •Winchester School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 443).
- •Winchester School (P North) does better on roll size (342 vs 325).
- •Winchester School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.9% vs -9.1%).
- •Winchester School (P North) is the larger school with 342 students compared with 325.
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 Parkland School (P North) better than Winchester School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Winchester School (P North) ranks higher (64.8 vs 53.5 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 Parkland School (P North) and Winchester School (P North)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Hokowhitu in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkland School (P North): 443. Winchester School (P North): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkland School (P North) and Winchester School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Parkland School (P North) is 30th of 111 and Winchester School (P North) is 14th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).