Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School

The school was founded in 1941. The building was used as a military hospital in World War II for wounded soldiers. And many of the doors in the main building were double hinged to allow stretchers to be transported more easily, most still remain. == Enrolment ==

As of , Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School has a roll of students, of which (%) identify as Māori. As of , the school has an Equity Index of , placing it amongst schools whose students have socioeconomic barriers to achievement (roughly equivalent to decile 8 and 9 under the former socio-economic decile system). == Sports exchange ==

The school has an annual sports exchange with Hāwera Intermediate school and an annual performing arts exchange with Taradale Intermediate school. PNINS are also a regular participant at the AIMS Games in Tauranga each year. == Notable students==

• Trevor de Cleene (1933–2001), former MP representing Palmerston North • Kayla Sharland, former Black Sticks captain • Levi Sherwood, Freestyle motocross rider • Sam Whitelock, All Black • Nick Wilson, Men's Black Stick • Aaron Cruden, All Black • Luke Whitelock, All Black • George Whitelock, All Black • Adam Milne, Black Cap • Jeremy Corbett Comedian • Alex Rufer, Wellington Phoenix Football Team • Jacob Oram, Black Cap • Emily Naylor, Black Stick • John Clarke, comedian (also known as Fred Dagg) • Georgia Barnett, Black Stick ==References==