[3] Manawatu College offers a range of academic programs across various departments, including both required and optional subjects.

[4] Manawatu College offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, music programs, and adventure education.

The college is situated in Foxton, New Zealand, with three entrances:[5] Each student belongs to a 'house group'.

The house group with the highest number of points at the end of each year wins the 'house cup.

In February 2004, the college became a shelter for people evacuated from Moutoa due to flooding.