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Russell Street School

Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Russell Street School

Russell Street School is a co-educational contributing school in Palmerston North, within the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, operating in the state sector, with 334 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 429. The school has been open since 1929.

With 334 students on roll, Russell Street School is a large school — larger than about 66% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 429, which is below the national average of 463. A lower Equity Index signals less socio-economic need in the school's community than the national norm.

The largest group is European at 66.5%, with a meaningful Asian community at 22.7% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.08 (very low isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 228 · 66.5%
Pasifika 26 · 7.6%
Asian 78 · 22.7%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 8 · 2.3%
Other 3 · 0.9%

Total roll recorded: 334 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

334Students on rollLarger than 66% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
429Equity IndexBelow national mean of 463
0.93Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.08Isolation indexvery low isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Palmerston North 40.3400° S · 175.6131° E
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Nearby schools

St Mary's School (P North)Palmerston North · Contributing 0.8 km Milson SchoolPalmerston North · Contributing 0.9 km St Peter's College (Palmerston North)Palmerston North · Secondary (Year 7-15) 0.9 km Palmerston North Boys' High SchoolPalmerston North · Secondary (Year 9-15) 0.9 km Mana TamarikiPalmerston North · Composite 1 km Queen Elizabeth CollegePalmerston North · Secondary (Year 7-15) 1.1 km

School information

  • School typeContributing
  • YearsYears 1–6
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingLarge urban area
  • Territorial authorityPalmerston North City
  • Education regionTaranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū
  • Regional councilManawatū-Whanganui Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryYes — students start in cohorts
  • DonationsDonations may be requested
  • Opened1929
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