New ZealandManawatū-WhanganuiPalmerston NorthPalmerston North Intermediate

Palmerston North Intermediate

StateIntermediateCo-Educational
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui · Large urban area
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Roll734enrolled students
EQI426-29 vs avg 455
TypeIntermediateState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Intermediate · Co-Educational
EQI426
vs National-29 (avg 455)
Roll734
ZoneZoned
SettingLarge urban area
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Palmerston North Intermediate

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
426-37
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
734
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
13.1%-18.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
6.1%-5.7pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Palmerston North Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 734 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 426 (below-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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4410
MoE School ID2419

Student Demographics

Total Roll734
European/Pakeha65.4%
Maori13.1%
Pacific6.1%
Asian27%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
65.4%
Maori
13.1%
Pacific
6.1%
Asian
27%
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 EQI426
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)