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Russell Street School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, with 323 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll323at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic429moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edLarge urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Russell Street School, Ministry school number 2441 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

323students

Russell Street School had 323 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 21767%
Asian 7924%
Māori 7022%
Pacific 237%
MELAA 82%
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 323 students on the roll, so they sum to about 124%, 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

429EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 429

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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

Russell Street 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 number2441
AddressRussell Street, Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North
Territorial authorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1929-03-18

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 Mary's School (P North) ContributingYears 1–6 222 0.8 km
Milson School ContributingYears 1–6 334 0.9 km
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 787 0.9 km
Palmerston North Boys' High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,821 0.9 km
Mana Tamariki CompositeYears 1–13 68 1.0 km
Queen Elizabeth College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 415 1.1 km
Ross Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 440 1.1 km
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit Teen Parent Unit 1.1 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 Russell Street School cover?

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

How many students attend Russell Street School?

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

Does Russell Street School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Russell Street 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 Russell Street School a state school?

Russell Street School is a state school.

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