Schools in Cannington
Canterbury · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Cannington (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Cannington 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.
More schools in Cannington
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Cannington School Full Primary · 20 students
What the record says about Cannington schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Cannington School
Cannington School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six domains as of March 2024, according to the Board Assurance review conducted in August 2024. Board Administration and Curriculum requirements were met. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Cannington schools
What schools are in Cannington?
Cannington has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Cannington School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Cannington?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Cannington School ranks highest among Cannington schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Cannington?
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 Cannington 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 Cannington address.
Decile or EQI — how are Cannington 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).