Cornerstone Christian School vs Freyberg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
612 students
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Christian School Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui | Freyberg High School Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 33 | #12 of 33 |
| National rank | #50 of 486 | #281 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 612 | 936 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 488 |
| Total roll | 612 | 936 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 95.1% | 79.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 78% | 58.6% |
| Māori students | 11.1% | 33.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Kelvin Grove | Roslyn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.cornerstone.ac.nz | www.freyberg.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.5 vs 42.4).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 488).
- •Freyberg High School does better on roll size (936 vs 612).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -5.2%).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (95.1% vs 79.7%).
- •Freyberg High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 612.
- •Cornerstone Christian School is a state integrated school while Freyberg High School is a state 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 Cornerstone Christian School better than Freyberg High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cornerstone Christian School ranks higher (79.5 vs 42.4 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 Cornerstone Christian School and Freyberg High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kelvin Grove and Roslyn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cornerstone Christian School: 417. Freyberg High School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cornerstone Christian School and Freyberg High School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Cornerstone Christian School is 1st of 33 and Freyberg High School is 12th of 33 among composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).