Ross Intermediate vs Terrace End School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 782 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Ross Intermediate Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Terrace End School Terrace End, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 111 | #68 of 111 |
| National rank | #1060 of 1,559 | #1185 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 444 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 505 |
| Total roll | 444 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.8% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 38.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Terrace End |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.rossint.school.nz | www.terrace-end.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ross Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.2 vs 36.3).
- •Ross Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 505).
- •Ross Intermediate does better on roll size (444 vs 222).
- •Terrace End School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -18.8%).
- •Ross Intermediate is the larger school with 444 students compared with 222.
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 Ross Intermediate better than Terrace End School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ross Intermediate ranks higher (42.2 vs 36.3 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 Ross Intermediate and Terrace End School?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Terrace End in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ross Intermediate: 473. Terrace End School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ross Intermediate and Terrace End School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ross Intermediate is 51st of 111 and Terrace End School is 68th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).