Elmgrove School vs Palmerston School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 53 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students
Palmerston School
Palmerston · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
| Measure | Elmgrove School Mosgiel, Otago | Palmerston School Palmerston, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 85 | #70 of 85 |
| National rank | #984 of 1,559 | #1051 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 309 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 461 |
| Total roll | 309 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.6% | 28.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mosgiel | Palmerston |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.elmgrove.school.nz | www.palmerston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elmgrove School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.6 vs 42.6).
- •Elmgrove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 461).
- •Elmgrove School does better on roll size (309 vs 103).
- •Elmgrove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -2.8%).
- •Elmgrove School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 103.
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 Elmgrove School better than Palmerston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elmgrove School ranks higher (45.6 vs 42.6 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 Elmgrove School and Palmerston School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Mosgiel and Palmerston in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elmgrove School: 460. Palmerston School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elmgrove School and Palmerston School rank in Otago?
Elmgrove School is 67th of 85 and Palmerston School is 70th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).