Freemans Bay School vs UP International College New Zealand
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 905 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
646 students
UP International College New Zealand
Auckland CBD ยท Private secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
329 students
| Measure | Freemans Bay School Freemans Bay, Auckland | UP International College New Zealand Auckland CBD, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #45 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #75 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 646 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | โ |
| Total roll | 646 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.8% | -61.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.3% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 1.2% |
| International students | 2% | 97.6% |
| suburb or town | Freemans Bay | Auckland CBD |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.freemansbay.school.nz | partnerships.up.education/ |
The verdict
- โขFreemans Bay School does better on roll size (646 vs 329).
- โขFreemans Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.8% vs -61.3%).
- โขFreemans Bay School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 329.
- โขFreemans Bay School is a state school while UP International College New Zealand is a private 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 UP International College New Zealand?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Freemans Bay School and UP International College New Zealand?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Freemans Bay and Auckland CBD in Auckland.
How do Freemans Bay School and UP International College New Zealand rank in Auckland?
Freemans Bay School is 45th of 390 and UP International College New Zealand is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).