Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak School | ★★★★★Medium | 381 |
| Whakarongo School | ★★★★★High | 424 |
| Royal Oak Intermediate School | ★★★★★High | 458 |
| Marcellin College | ★★★★★Very High | 470 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.
8,160
Stats NZ Census 2023
39.6
Stats NZ Census 2023
62.2%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$110,945
Household, annual
Gender: 3,915 male · 4,221 female
Owner-Occupied
62.2%
Rented
37.8%
Housing Quality
14.3% damp
13.1% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$590
Vacancy Rate
7.2%
Avg Persons/Household
2.7
SA2 areas: Royal Oak (Palmerston North City), Royal Oak East (Auckland), Royal Oak West (Auckland)