Overview
Freyberg High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,007 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 488 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Palmerston North City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityPalmerston North City
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4414
MoE School ID200
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,007
European/Pakeha70.1%
Maori33.3%
Pacific8.1%
Asian14.7%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI488
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)