Schools in Palmerston North CBD
Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 2 schools in and around Palmerston North CBD, Palmerston North (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 secondary. Mana Tamariki 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 Palmerston North CBD 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.
- 1Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · Composite · 74 students · EQI 420–449
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/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention100Wellbeing100Trajectory61ERO review85 - 2Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic56Outcomes2Retention80Wellbeing100Trajectory56ERO review72
What the record says about Palmerston North CBD schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mana Tamariki
Mana Tamariki's 2014 ERO review found students exceeded whānau aspirations, with whānau and kaimahi demonstrating strong commitment to te reo Māori transmission. The school achieved high NCEA results, particularly in te reo Māori and te reo Rangatira, and maintained te reo as the kura's primary language. With a composite score of 85, the school reflects clear vision and effective support for intergenerational leadership development.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Palmerston North CBD schools
What schools are in Palmerston North CBD?
Palmerston North CBD, Palmerston North has 2 schools on our records (1 secondary): Mana Tamariki, Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Palmerston North CBD?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mana Tamariki ranks highest among Palmerston North CBD schools (90/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Palmerston North CBD?
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 Palmerston North CBD 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 Palmerston North CBD address.
Decile or EQI — how are Palmerston North CBD 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).