Russell Street School vs St Mary's School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 803 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Russell Street School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (P North) Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #6 of 111 | #1 of 111 |
| National rank | #351 of 1,559 | #105 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 334 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 389 |
| Total roll | 334 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.7% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Roslyn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.russellst.school.nz | www.stmaryspn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 71.6).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 429).
- •Russell Street School does better on roll size (334 vs 222).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs 2.7%).
- •Russell Street School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 222.
- •Russell Street School is a state school while St Mary's School (P North) is a state integrated 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 Russell Street School better than St Mary's School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (P North) ranks higher (81.4 vs 71.6 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 Russell Street School and St Mary's School (P North)?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Roslyn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Russell Street School: 429. St Mary's School (P North): 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Russell Street School and St Mary's School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Russell Street School is 6th of 111 and St Mary's School (P North) is 1st of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).