Palmerston North Intermediate
56 Linton Street, Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,068 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Palmerston North Intermediate is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the code. The school has thorough self-review processes for international student provision, with systems in place to support academic and English language acquisition goals, and offers a comprehensive range of sporting, cultural, arts and leadership experiences. The school achieved a composite score of 85.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Palmerston North looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Palmerston North Intermediate a good school?
Palmerston North Intermediate scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Thorough self-review processes for the provision of international students
- Systems in place to support academic and English language acquisition goals
- Comprehensive range of opportunities for international students including sporting, cultural, arts and leadership experiences
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 25.7/1k · suspensions 3.6/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+2.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2024-09 · top quartile 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): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-09-25 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects
- At the time of review there was one international student attending the school
- The school's self-review processes for the provision of international students are thorough
- Systems are in place to support students to successfully meet academic and English language acquisition goals and promote wellbeing
- International students access a range of opportunities and experiences, including sporting, cultural, arts and leadership opportunities at school and in the wider community
"The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code and has completed an annual self review of its implementation of the Code."
Composite score across reviews
4 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2024. 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
25.7
26 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
3.6
3 this year · 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
$5.17M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,194
2018
$4.0M
2019
$4.2M
2020
$5.0M
2021
$5.0M
2022
$5.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 370
- Year 08 343
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 63.8%
- Asian 27.6%
- Māori 15.7%
- Other / MELAA 7.1%
- Pacific 6.4%
- International 0.1%
Location
56 Linton 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 Intermediate.
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Contributing · 0.2km · 105 roll
55
-16 vs this
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
Activity Centre · 0.8km · roll n/a
76
+5 vs this
College Street Normal School
Contributing · 0.8km · 629 roll
63
-8 vs this
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1km · 1,312 roll
77
+6 vs this
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · 1.2km · 161 roll
82
+11 vs this
West End School (P North)
Contributing · 1.3km · 364 roll
56
-15 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Palmerston North Intermediate a good school?
Palmerston North Intermediate scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-09 review identified 5 key findings. The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects
How do I enrol my child at Palmerston North Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 06-3580548, email office@pnins.school.nz, or visit www.pnins.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 Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Palmerston North Intermediate has 718 students, with an EQI of 426 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Palmerston North Intermediate in 2024-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 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