Private · Full Primary · Co-ed
Carncot Independent School
A private full primary (years 1–8) in Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, with 129 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Carncot Independent School, Ministry school number 4101 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
129students
Carncot Independent School had 129 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 129 students on the roll, so they sum to about 107%, 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
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Carncot Independent School.
Who may enrol
Carncot Independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Tamariki | Composite | Years 1–13 | 68 | 0.5 km |
| Terrace End School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 215 | 0.6 km |
| Palmerston North Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,821 | 1.0 km |
| Hokowhitu School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 360 | 1.1 km |
| College Street Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 591 | 1.2 km |
| St Mary's School (P North) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 222 | 1.2 km |
| Ross Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 440 | 1.3 km |
| Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 1.3 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
- Carncot Independent School vs Terrace End School
- Carncot Independent School vs Hokowhitu School
- Carncot Independent School vs College Street Normal School
Common questions
What year levels does Carncot Independent School cover?
Carncot Independent School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Carncot Independent School?
129 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Carncot Independent School have an enrolment zone?
No. Carncot Independent School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Carncot Independent School a state school?
Carncot Independent School is a private school.