State · Contributing · Co-ed
Palmerston School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Palmerston, Palmerston, with 97 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Palmerston School, Ministry school number 3797 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
97students
Palmerston School had 97 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 97 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, 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
461EQI
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
Palmerston School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Otago High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 196 | 0.3 km |
| Waikouaiti School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 90 | 13.3 km |
| Karitane School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 28 | 18.8 km |
| Hampden School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 34 | 18.9 km |
| Macraes Moonlight School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 13 | 25.3 km |
| Warrington School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 37 | 27.2 km |
| Waitati School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 53 | 32.5 km |
| Pūrākaunui School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 9 | 33.1 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
Compare with a similar school
- Palmerston School vs Waikouaiti School
- Palmerston School vs Karitane School
- Palmerston School vs Hampden School
Common questions
What year levels does Palmerston School cover?
Palmerston School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Palmerston School?
97 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Palmerston School have an enrolment zone?
No. Palmerston School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Palmerston School a state school?
Palmerston School is a state school.