Schools in Ashhurst
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Ashhurst (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 2 primary. Awahou 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Ashhurst 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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84
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review61 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing52Trajectory49ERO review83
What the record says about Ashhurst schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Awahou School
Awahou School's 2019 ERO review found the school maintained generally high achievement levels, though progress for students requiring additional support needed improvement. A new principal and teaching team have since worked to strengthen systems and practices for equitable outcomes. The school's composite score is 61.
Full source-linked profile →Ashhurst School
Ashhurst School's 2019 ERO review found established trends moving towards equitable and excellent outcomes across learning, engagement and wellbeing, with notable improvements in boys' literacy achievement. The school has a robust pastoral system and demonstrates strong leadership focused on improvement, innovative teaching practices, and building teacher capability. The school's composite score is 83.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ashhurst schools
What schools are in Ashhurst?
Ashhurst has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Ashhurst School, Awahou School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ashhurst?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Awahou School ranks highest among Ashhurst schools (84/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ashhurst?
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 Ashhurst 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 Ashhurst address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ashhurst 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).