Ross Intermediate vs TKKM o Manawatu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.1 km 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
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students
| Measure | Ross Intermediate Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | TKKM o Manawatu Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 111 | #81 of 111 |
| National rank | #1060 of 1,559 | #1314 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 444 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 506 |
| Total roll | 444 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.8% | 28.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Kelvin Grove |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.rossint.school.nz | www.tkkmom.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Ross Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.2 vs 30.6).
- •Ross Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 506).
- •Ross Intermediate does better on roll size (444 vs 119).
- •TKKM o Manawatu does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.9% vs -18.8%).
- •Ross Intermediate is the larger school with 444 students compared with 119.
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 TKKM o Manawatu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ross Intermediate ranks higher (42.2 vs 30.6 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 TKKM o Manawatu?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Kelvin Grove in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ross Intermediate: 473. TKKM o Manawatu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ross Intermediate and TKKM o Manawatu rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ross Intermediate is 51st of 111 and TKKM o Manawatu is 81st of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).