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Milson School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Milson, Palmerston North, with 334 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll334at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic486moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edLarge urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Milson School, Ministry school number 2400 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

334students

Milson School had 334 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 18054%
Māori 11534%
Asian 8626%
Pacific 3410%
MELAA 124%
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 334 students on the roll, so they sum to about 128%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

486EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 486

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Milson School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2400
AddressRutland Place, Milson, Palmerston North
Territorial authorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1928-05-17

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 787 0.7 km
Russell Street School ContributingYears 1–6 323 0.9 km
St Mary's School (P North) ContributingYears 1–6 222 1.1 km
Ross Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 440 1.4 km
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit Teen Parent Unit 1.4 km
Freyberg High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 952 1.4 km
Roslyn School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 394 1.8 km
Queen Elizabeth College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 415 1.8 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Milson School cover?

Milson School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Milson School?

334 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Milson School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Milson School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Milson School a state school?

Milson School is a state school.

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