Karitane School vs Palmerston School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karitane School
Karitane ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
28 students
Palmerston School
Palmerston ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
103 students
| Measure | Karitane School Karitane, Otago | Palmerston School Palmerston, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #70 of 85 |
| National rank | โ | #1051 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 28 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 461 |
| Total roll | 28 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.1% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 32.1% | 28.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karitane | Palmerston |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.karitaneschool.co.nz/ | www.palmerston.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPalmerston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.6 vs 41.2).
- โขPalmerston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 463).
- โขPalmerston School does better on roll size (103 vs 28).
- โขKaritane School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs -2.8%).
- โขPalmerston School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 28.
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 Karitane School better than Palmerston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Palmerston School ranks higher (42.6 vs 41.2 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 Karitane School and Palmerston School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Karitane and Palmerston in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karitane School: 463. Palmerston School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karitane School and Palmerston School rank in Otago?
Karitane School is unranked and Palmerston School is 70th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).