State · Contributing · Co-ed
Central Normal School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Takaro North, Palmerston North, with 462 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Central Normal School, Ministry school number 2418 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
462students
Central Normal School had 462 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 462 students on the roll, so they sum to about 135%, 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
491EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
Central Normal 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
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 415 | 0.5 km |
| Palmerston North Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,821 | 0.6 km |
| Mana Tamariki | Composite | Years 1–13 | 68 | 1.1 km |
| Palmerston North Adventist Christian School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 1.2 km |
| Palmerston North Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 749 | 1.3 km |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 149 | 1.4 km |
| Russell Street School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 323 | 1.5 km |
| Takaro School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 202 | 1.5 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
Compare with a similar school
- Central Normal School vs Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
- Central Normal School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
- Central Normal School vs Russell Street School
Common questions
What year levels does Central Normal School cover?
Central Normal School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Central Normal School?
462 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Central Normal School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Central Normal 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 Central Normal School a state school?
Central Normal School is a state school.