Freyberg High School vs St Mary's School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 450 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freyberg High School
Roslyn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
936 students
St Mary's School (P North)
Roslyn · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
| Measure | Freyberg High School Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Mary's School (P North) Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #12 of 33 | #1 of 111 |
| National rank | #281 of 486 | #105 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 936 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 389 |
| Total roll | 936 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.2% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.6% | – |
| Māori students | 33.2% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| International students | 2.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Roslyn | Roslyn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.freyberg.ac.nz | www.stmaryspn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 42.4).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 488).
- •Freyberg High School does better on roll size (936 vs 222).
- •St Mary's School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs -5.2%).
- •Freyberg High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 222.
- •Freyberg High School is a state school while St Mary's School (P North) is a state integrated 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 Freyberg High School better than St Mary's School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (P North) ranks higher (81.4 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 Freyberg High School and St Mary's School (P North)?
About 450 m in a straight line, between Roslyn and Roslyn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Freyberg High School: 488. St Mary's School (P North): 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Freyberg High School and St Mary's School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Freyberg High School is 12th of 33 and St Mary's School (P North) is 1st of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).