Freyberg High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui 4414 · Palmerston North City
#12 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#281 of 486 nationally
About Freyberg High School
Freyberg High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Roslyn, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 936 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 12th of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.2%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 2.9%.
There are 3 schools in Roslyn; Freyberg High School ranks 2nd of 3 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%)488
- Roll size (10%)936
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)79.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)58.6%
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 Freyberg High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 488
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 936
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 79.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 58.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 33.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Freyberg High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Freyberg High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Freyberg High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Freyberg High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
· 156 m away
Ross Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
444 students · 208 m away
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 450 m away
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 884 m away
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students · 976 m away
Russell Street School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
334 students · 1.3 km away
Carncot Independent School
Palmerston North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.4 km away
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.4 km away
Mana Tamariki
Palmerston North CBD · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students · 1.6 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 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
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Freyberg High School a good school?
Freyberg High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Freyberg High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Freyberg High School ranks #12 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #281 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Freyberg High School?
Freyberg High School had 936 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Freyberg High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Freyberg High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Freyberg High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Freyberg High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.