Schools in Castlecliff
Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 3 schools in and around Castlecliff, Whanganui (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary, 2 secondary. Te Kura o Kokohuia 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Castlecliff 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.
- 1Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · Composite · 219 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
View profile →60
/ 100 composite
Academic73Outcomes1Retention75Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review59 - 2TKKM o Tupoho
Castlecliff · Composite · 164 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
View profile →59
/ 100 composite
Academic76Outcomes1Retention80Wellbeing100Trajectory54ERO review80 - View profile →
38
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory37ERO review72
What the record says about Castlecliff 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 Kokohuia
Te Kura o Kokohuia's place-based learning approach centring Ngā atua Māori and authentic connections to Te Awa Tupua and iwi kaupapa are strengths. However, the ERO review (November 2023) identified that the majority of students in Years 1-10 did not meet kura expectations in literacy and numeracy at the end of 2022, requiring immediate action. Governance capability is developing, and professional growth systems for teaching staff are in early stages of implementation. The composite score is 59.
Full source-linked profile →TKKM o Tupoho
The school demonstrates shared aspirations between kura and whānau for student success and te reo Māori proficiency, with authentic learning experiences connected to the local area. Kaiako employ effective teaching strategies including digital games and online resources. The school is developing integrated curriculum approaches to embed te reo matatini across learning programmes. The composite score is 80.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Castlecliff schools
What schools are in Castlecliff?
Castlecliff, Whanganui has 3 schools on our records (1 primary, 2 secondary): Castlecliff School, TKKM o Tupoho, Te Kura o Kokohuia. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Castlecliff?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Kura o Kokohuia ranks highest among Castlecliff schools (60/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Castlecliff?
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 Castlecliff 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 Castlecliff address.
Decile or EQI — how are Castlecliff 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).