Ross Intermediate vs Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 55 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
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
| Measure | Ross Intermediate Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit Palmerston North CBD, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #51 of 111 | – |
| National rank | #1060 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | – |
| Students | 444 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 569 |
| Total roll | 444 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.8% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | – |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | – |
| International students | 0% | – |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Palmerston North CBD |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.rossint.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 569).
- •Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -18.8%).
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 Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ross Intermediate and Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit?
About 55 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Palmerston North CBD in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ross Intermediate: 473. Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ross Intermediate and Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ross Intermediate is 51st of 111 and Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit is unranked among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).