Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
25 Snelson Street, Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,816 of scored NZ schools
In summary
The school has a composite score of 61. ERO found variable improvement patterns in reading, writing and mathematics with ongoing disparity for Māori, Pacific and boys students, and noted the school does not undertake systematic analysis of accelerated progress data. Strengths include collaborative teaching practices that support engagement, inclusion of students with complex needs, and collaborative governance focused on student outcomes.
Best suited for
Students in Palmerston North looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Palmerston North Adventist Christian School a good school?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School scores 55/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Teaching practices and learning environments that support student collaboration, participation and engagement
- Inclusion of students with identified complex needs so that they have appropriate care
- Collaborative practices by trustees that support decision making focused on student outcomes
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 45.4/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-4.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
61/100 from ERO review 2020-02 · bottom 10% of band (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 61/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-02-04 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- In reading, writing and mathematics, improvement patterns are variable with ongoing disparity evident for Māori, Pacific and boys
- The school does not undertake systematic, ongoing analysis of information to indicate the rate of accelerated progress for Māori and other students who need this
- Collaborative relationships across the school community support students' wellbeing in an environment conducive to learning
- Evaluation and inquiry processes require strengthening to monitor the effectiveness of actions and practices undertaken to improve student achievement
- Developing stronger cultural understanding and responsiveness is a next step for leaders and teachers to support all students' language, culture and identity
"Data from 2016 to the end of 2018 indicates that the majority of girls achieve well and for them achievement has improved or been maintained. Pacific students' reading achievement improved in 2018. For Māori and Pacific students and boys, achievement overtime fluctuates."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
45.4
2 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.83M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,907
2018
$0.6M
2019
$0.7M
2020
$0.8M
2021
$0.8M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 13
- Year 02 19
- Year 03 15
- Year 04 23
- Year 05 14
- Year 06 12
- Year 07 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 46.7%
- Pacific 30.5%
- Asian 28.6%
- Māori 10.5%
- Other / MELAA 6.7%
Location
25 Snelson Street, Palmerston North. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Palmerston North Adventist Christian School.
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Contributing · 1km · 161 roll
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Contributing · 1.1km · 629 roll
63
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Contributing · 1.2km · 364 roll
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Central Normal School
Contributing · 1.2km · 492 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Palmerston North Adventist Christian School a good school?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School scores 55/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-02 review identified 5 key findings. In reading, writing and mathematics, improvement patterns are variable with ongoing disparity evident for Māori, Pacific and boys
How do I enrol my child at Palmerston North Adventist Christian School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3576256, email office@pnacs.school.nz, or visit www.pnacs.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School has 105 students, with an EQI of 433 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Palmerston North Adventist Christian School in 2020-02, signed by Phillip Cowie. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz