Schools in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand
Palmerston North is Manawatū’s university city and logistics hub. It combines education and research with sport, parks and riverside trails, and serves a wide rural region.
Below is a list of schools you can find in Palmerston North. Click the school name to find out more about each one. And, of course, if you'd like to find out MUCH more about the school (or even apply to enrol) then you can do so by joining SchoolsNZ today!
Palmerston North Boysʼ High School
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Queen Elizabeth College
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College Street Normal School
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Palmerston North Intermediate
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Whakarongo School
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Longburn Adventist College
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St Peterʼs College (Palmerston North)
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Palmerston North Girlsʼ High School
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Freyberg High School
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Awatapu College
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Carncot Independent School
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Roslyn School
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Manawatū-Whanganui Region
The Manawatū-Whanganui Region spans a large part of the lower North Island, containing a mix of coastal plains, river valleys such as the Manawatū River, small cities like Palmerston North, and extensive farmland. This region balances rural character with educational hubs, and is often more affordable than the larger metropolitan centres — attractive for schools wanting to position themselves as accessible. For international students, the region offers a quieter but rich cultural and outdoor environment, with pastoral landscapes, bush, and a strong sense of community.