Schools in Burnham
Canterbury · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Burnham (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori 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 Burnham 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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What the record says about Burnham schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori is a full primary school serving 205 students in Burnham. ERO's 2023 review identified strengths in the school's writing programme and professional development in assessment for learning. The school is working with ERO to evaluate how these initiatives are increasing student achievement, with strategic priorities focused on teacher growth, confident learners, and whānau engagement.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Burnham schools
What schools are in Burnham?
Burnham has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Burnham?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori ranks highest among Burnham schools (48/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Burnham?
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 Burnham 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 Burnham address.
Decile or EQI — how are Burnham 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).