Key facts
- School number2416
- School typeContributing · Years 1–6
- AuthorityState : Integrated
- GenderCo-Educational
- BoardingNo
- Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
- Established1 February 1950
About Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Our Lady of Lourdes School is a Roman Catholic integrated school in Palmerston North. Its special character is defined by its Integration Agreement, which establishes it as a school where the whole school community conducts its general programme, religious instruction, and observances in accordance with the practices, worship, and doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, as directed by the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese.
The school's character is also shaped by the charism, mission, and vision of the Sisters of Mercy.
School donations
The Ministry of Education profile states that: "Donations should not be requested, unless for a school camp".
Check directly with the school for current charges, contributions or other costs. Learn more on the donations scheme or fees and charges at school, both on education.govt.nz.
Equity Index
The Ministry publishes this figure as a bare number — KuraData shows it against the directory-wide average, so you can see where Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) actually sits, not just the number on its own.
The Equity Index estimates the socio-economic barriers students face, on average, and is used to inform government funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.
Higher values indicate a higher level of estimated socio-economic barriers; lower values indicate fewer. Learn how the Equity Index is calculated →
Student ethnicity
The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)'s own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.
- European — 65 students (40.4%)
- Asian — 72 students (44.7%)
- Pacific — 36 students (22.4%)
- Māori — 21 students (13%)
- MELAA — 5 students (3.1%)
- Other — 1 students (0.6%)
Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.
Education pathway
Nearby schools serving the next or previous year levels are shown as potential pathway options. They do not indicate formal enrolment pathways or actual student transfers.
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Palmerston North Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 1.2 km
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Ross Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 3.6 km
Location
- Street address96 Shamrock Street
- SuburbTakaro
- CityPalmerston North
- Local authorityPalmerston North City
Official contact details
- ContactCaroline Deazley-Gilligan
- Phone+64 6 358 9727
- Emailoffice@olol.school.nz
- Websitewww.olol.school.nz
Nearby schools
Schools physically closest to Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North), regardless of year level.
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Palmerston North Adventist Christian School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 1 km
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Palmerston North Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 1.2 km
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Carncot Independent School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 2.6 km
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Russell Street School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 2.9 km
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St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi Contributing · Years 1–6 · 3.1 km
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Enrolment
Our Lady of Lourdes School is a Catholic integrated school with a maximum of 28 places. Enrolment is subject to the school's Catholic Special Character, and all applicants must accept participation in the school's special character programme. Attendance Dues, set by the Diocese of Palmerston North, are compulsory and non-voluntary.
The authorised agent for determining preference is Fr Joe Grayland, as Parish Priest, and/or the Parish Pastoral Coordinator. Preference is assessed against the following criteria, in order:
- The child has been baptised or is being prepared for baptism in the Catholic Church.
- One or more of the child's siblings has already been baptised in the Catholic faith.
- At least one parent or guardian is Catholic, and the child's participation may lead to baptism.
- A significant familiar adult (such as a grandparent, aunt, or uncle) who is actively involved in the child's upbringing undertakes to support the child's formation in the Catholic faith, with parental agreement.
- One or both non-Catholic parents or guardians is preparing to become Catholic.
Beyond preference applicants, the enrolment prospectus identifies additional categories considered for available places: siblings of non-preference students already enrolled; children of staff; non-preference students transferring from another integrated school with the same special character; and children living within one kilometre of the school who wish to participate in the special character programme.
Frequently asked
These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)'s own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.
Sources & methodology
Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)'s own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.
| Data | Source | Data period | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Student roll | Ministry of Education / Education Counts | September 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| Equity Index | Education Counts | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Address & coordinates | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Contact details | NZ Schools Directory | Current | 15 October 2026 |
| School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) | Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)'s official website | Current | 12 October 2026 |