Schools in Kelvin Grove
Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 2 schools in and around Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. TKKM o Manawatu is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kelvin Grove ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing85Trajectory86ERO review48 - View profile →
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Academic82Outcomes13Retention89Wellbeing80Trajectory58ERO review76
What the record says about Kelvin Grove schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
TKKM o Manawatu
ERO's 2023 review found students demonstrate strong social, emotional and cultural development with confidence grounded in te ao Māori, and the school provides effective immersion in te reo Māori and tikanga. However, significant concerns exist about academic progress in core learning areas, and assessment data had not been collated or analysed. School governance is in initial stages of development with newly elected board members learning their roles. Composite score: 48.
Full source-linked profile →Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School's 2024 ERO follow-up review found robust pastoral care processes supporting student engagement and participation. Most learners achieve at nationally expected levels in primary curriculum areas and NCEA levels in secondary, though improving achievement and engagement for boys in years 7 to 10 is an identified priority. The school has a composite score of 76.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kelvin Grove schools
What schools are in Kelvin Grove?
Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Cornerstone Christian School, TKKM o Manawatu. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kelvin Grove?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Manawatu ranks highest among Kelvin Grove schools (70/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kelvin Grove?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Kelvin Grove does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Kelvin Grove address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kelvin Grove schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).