Parkland School (P North)
41 Parkland Crescent, Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,803 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Parkland School's 2019 ERO review found most students, including Māori, achieved at or above expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, though with a downward trend over time. The school's strengths include a curriculum prioritising relationships for Māori learners, strong collaborative leadership maintaining high expectations, and effective systems for targeted learners. The school received a composite score of 83.
Best suited for
Students in Palmerston North looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Parkland School (P North) a good school?
Parkland School (P North) 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
- A curriculum that prioritises relationships in supporting achieving education pathways for Māori and all learners
- Collaboration among leaders and teachers that maintains high expectations for teaching and learning throughout the school
- Systems, processes and practices that effectively respond to targeted learners
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 33.3/1k · suspensions 15.9/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-9.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2019-04 · above band median (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): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-04-30 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Most students, including Māori, achieved at or above expectation in reading, writing and mathematics with a downward trend over time
- Most students identified in achievement targets made expected progress with a majority accelerating their learning in reading and mathematics
- Effective school systems, processes and practices are well established and strongly aligned with strategic goals to improve teaching and learning
- Students benefit from a culturally responsive curriculum through implementation of Te Tohu Aroha, the localised iwi-based curriculum
- Disparity for boys in literacy continues and these students are clearly identified in 2019 target groups
"School leaders are knowledgeable and work collaboratively with staff to provide high quality programmes for learning. They support effective teaching to promote positive outcomes for all students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2019 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$2.48M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$37k
Net assets / equity
$1.01M
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
33.3
4 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
15.9
1 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
$2.45M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,615
2018
$1.9M
2019
$2.3M
2020
$2.3M
2021
$2.4M
2022
$2.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 49
- Year 02 43
- Year 03 56
- Year 04 47
- Year 05 38
- Year 06 53
- Year 07 12
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 67.1%
- Māori 29.8%
- Asian 19.9%
- Pacific 7.1%
- Other / MELAA 4.3%
Location
41 Parkland Crescent, Palmerston North. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Parkland School (P North) a good school?
Parkland School (P North) 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 2019-04 review identified 5 key findings. Most students, including Māori, achieved at or above expectation in reading, writing and mathematics with a downward trend over time
How do I enrol my child at Parkland School (P North)?
Contact the school directly on 06-3581469, email office@parkland.school.nz, or visit www.parkland.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?
Parkland School (P North) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Parkland School (P North) has 322 students, with an EQI of 443 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Parkland School (P North) in 2019-04, 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
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz