Feilding High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui 4702 · Manawatu District
#10 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#222 of 486 nationally
About Feilding High School
Feilding High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Feilding, in the Manawatu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,650 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.1%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0.4%.
There are 12 schools in Feilding; Feilding High School ranks 6th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)472
- Roll size (10%)1,650
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)74.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)49%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Feilding High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 472
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,650
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 74.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 49%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Feilding High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Feilding High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Feilding High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Feilding High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
North Street School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students · 531 m away
Lytton Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students · 537 m away
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Feilding · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students · 739 m away
Feilding Intermediate
Feilding · State intermediate · Years 7–8
329 students · 1.0 km away
Manchester Street School
Feilding · State contributing · Years 1–6
404 students · 1.4 km away
Taonui School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students · 5.2 km away
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 6.5 km away
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 8.0 km away
Bunnythorpe School
Bunnythorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 9.1 km away
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whanganui High School
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Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students
Horowhenua College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
893 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Feilding High School a good school?
Feilding High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 33 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Feilding High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Feilding High School ranks #10 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #222 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Feilding High School?
Feilding High School had 1,650 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Feilding High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Feilding High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Feilding High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Feilding High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.