Russell Street School vs St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 929 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 Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Milson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
789 students
| Measure | Russell Street School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Peter's College (Palmerston North) Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 111 | #4 of 33 |
| National rank | #351 of 1,559 | #106 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 334 | 789 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 436 |
| Total roll | 334 | 789 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 86.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 67.7% |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Milson |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.russellst.school.nz | www.stpeterspn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Russell Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.6 vs 69.6).
- •Russell Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 436).
- •St Peter's College (Palmerston North) does better on roll size (789 vs 334).
- •St Peter's College (Palmerston North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.1% vs 2.7%).
- •St Peter's College (Palmerston North) is the larger school with 789 students compared with 334.
- •Russell Street School is a state school while St Peter's College (Palmerston 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 Peter's College (Palmerston North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Russell Street School ranks higher (71.6 vs 69.6 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 Peter's College (Palmerston North)?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Milson in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Russell Street School: 429. St Peter's College (Palmerston North): 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Russell Street School and St Peter's College (Palmerston North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Russell Street School is 6th of 111 and St Peter's College (Palmerston North) is 4th of 33 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).