Schools in Akaroa
Canterbury · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Akaroa (Canterbury) — 1 secondary. Akaroa Area School 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Akaroa 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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/ 100 composite
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What the record says about Akaroa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Akaroa Area School
Akaroa Area School's 2024 ERO review found most Years 1–10 students achieving at or above expected levels in reading and writing, with almost all students achieving NCEA Levels 2–3 and University Entrance. However, significant disparities exist for Māori students and boys, attendance targets have not been met, and the school is still determining curriculum changes' impact on student engagement. The school is currently operating under a limited statutory manager arrangement.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Akaroa schools
What schools are in Akaroa?
Akaroa has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): Akaroa Area School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Akaroa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Akaroa Area School ranks highest among Akaroa schools (42/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Akaroa?
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 Akaroa 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 Akaroa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Akaroa 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).