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
Secondary school
Queen Elizabeth College
Secondary school
College Street Normal School
Primary school
Palmerston North Intermediate
Primary school
Whakarongo School
Primary school
Longburn Adventist College
Secondary school
St Peterʼs College (Palmerston North)
Secondary school
Palmerston North Girlsʼ High School
Secondary school
Freyberg High School
Secondary school
Awatapu College
Secondary school
Carncot Independent School
Primary school
Roslyn School
Primary school
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.