Schools in Bluff
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Bluff (Otago & Southland) — 2 primary. Bluff 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 Bluff 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.
- 1Bluff School
Bluff · Full Primary · 129 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory24ERO review75
More schools in Bluff
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- St Teresa's School (Bluff) Full Primary · 10 students
What the record says about Bluff schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Teresa's School (Bluff)
St Teresa's School (Bluff) received an ERO review in June 2023 under te ara huarau. The school has established a culture of care, support and effective teaching, with rigorous monitoring of student achievement and progress in foundational learning. School leadership sustains strong relational trust and contributes to ongoing capacity building for continuous improvement. The school has a composite score of 84.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Bluff schools
What schools are in Bluff?
Bluff has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Bluff School, St Teresa's School (Bluff). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Bluff?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Bluff School ranks highest among Bluff schools (36/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Bluff?
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 Bluff 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 Bluff address.
Decile or EQI — how are Bluff 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).