Schools in Roslyn
Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 3 schools in and around Roslyn, Palmerston North (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. St Mary's School (P North) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Roslyn ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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79
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory69ERO review68 - View profile →
52
/ 100 composite
Academic67Outcomes38Retention77Wellbeing0Trajectory43ERO review83 - View profile →
43
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory46ERO review79
What the record says about Roslyn schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Mary's School (P North)
ERO's 2023 review found the school has implemented mathematics curriculum changes over 24 months, with leaders and teachers gathering regular achievement data to evaluate impact. Strengths include inclusive practice reflecting shared values, a positive school environment, and systematic information gathering on learner progress and support outcomes. The school expects to achieve equity and excellence with accelerated progress for students in mathematics.
Full source-linked profile →Freyberg High School
Freyberg High School has a positive school-wide culture grounded in strong relationships between staff, students and whānau, according to its 2023 ERO review. The school provides pastoral and academic support systems focused on individual student needs and is developing culturally sustaining practices in its curriculum and teaching.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Roslyn schools
What schools are in Roslyn?
Roslyn, Palmerston North has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Freyberg High School, Roslyn School, St Mary's School (P North). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Roslyn?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Mary's School (P North) ranks highest among Roslyn schools (79/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Freyberg High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Roslyn?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Roslyn does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Roslyn address.
Decile or EQI — how are Roslyn schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).