Milson School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui · Large urban area
office@milson.school.nz 06-3585204
Roll315enrolled students
EQI486+31 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI486
vs National+31 (avg 455)
Roll315
ZoneZoned
SettingLarge urban area
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Milson School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
486+23
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
315
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
35.9%+3.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
9.8%-2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Milson School is a state contributing school in Milson, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 315 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 486 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4414
MoE School ID2400

Student Demographics

Total Roll315
European/Pakeha53.3%
Maori35.9%
Pacific9.8%
Asian26%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
53.3%
Maori
35.9%
Pacific
9.8%
Asian
26%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI486
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)