Education
Palmerston North is an important base for tertiary institutions, the home campuses of Massey University, Universal College of Learning(UCOL) and International Pacific College are here. A large proportion of Palmerston North's population consists of students attending these institutions or the various Papaioea Campuses of Te Wananga o Aotearoa during the student year.
- Tertiary Education Institutions
| School Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Massey University | Turitea |
| Massey University College of Education | Hokowhitu |
| Universal College of Learning | Palmerston North Central |
| International Pacific College | Aokautere |
| Te Wānanga o Aotearoa | Highbury |
- Primary and Secondary Schools
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