Freemans Bay School vs The Busy Group New Zealand Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students
The Busy Group New Zealand Limited
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
118 students
| Measure | Freemans Bay School Freemans Bay, Auckland | The Busy Group New Zealand Limited Auckland Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 390 | #84 of 101 |
| National rank | #75 of 1,559 | #308 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 646 | 118 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 445 |
| Total roll | 646 | 118 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 52.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 11.8% |
| Māori students | 9.3% | 52.5% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 36.4% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Freemans Bay | Auckland Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.freemansbay.school.nz | thebusyschool.org.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Freemans Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.3 vs 39.7).
- •Freemans Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 445).
- •Freemans Bay School does better on roll size (646 vs 118).
- •Freemans Bay School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 118.
- •Freemans Bay School is a state school while The Busy Group New Zealand Limited is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freemans Bay School better than The Busy Group New Zealand Limited?
On the Success Index (NZ), Freemans Bay School ranks higher (83.3 vs 39.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Freemans Bay School and The Busy Group New Zealand Limited?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Freemans Bay and Auckland Central in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Freemans Bay School: 408. The Busy Group New Zealand Limited: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Freemans Bay School and The Busy Group New Zealand Limited rank in Auckland?
Freemans Bay School is 45th of 390 and The Busy Group New Zealand Limited is 84th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).