Schools in Cashmere
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around Cashmere, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 2 primary. Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington 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 Cashmere 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory55ERO review84 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing81Trajectory54ERO review78
What the record says about Cashmere schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington's November 2024 ERO review found almost all learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with Māori learners matching or exceeding their peers. Learners demonstrate strong engagement, sense of belonging and wellbeing, with attendance well above Ministry of Education targets. The school's composite score is 84.
Full source-linked profile →Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
ERO's 2023 review found the school has clear vision and values promoting inclusive learning and wellbeing, with senior leaders effectively coaching teaching teams in reflective practice. The school demonstrates a dedicated staff culture using evidence-based decision-making and cohesive leadership systems. The review identified scope to further investigate patterns and trends in writing achievement, particularly for Māori learner success.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Cashmere schools
What schools are in Cashmere?
Cashmere, Christchurch has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū, Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Cashmere?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington ranks highest among Cashmere schools (82/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Cashmere?
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 Cashmere 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 Cashmere address.
Decile or EQI — how are Cashmere 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).