Schools in Dannevirke
Wellington · New Zealand
There are 8 schools in and around Dannevirke (Wellington) — 5 primary, 3 secondary. Ruahine 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.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Dannevirke schools by suburb
1 Dannevirke suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Dannevirke 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory56ERO review77 - View profile →
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Wellbeing82Trajectory40ERO review69 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory0ERO review74 - View profile →
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention0Wellbeing100Trajectory82ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing41Trajectory48ERO review65 - View profile →
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Academic66Outcomes41Retention65Wellbeing0Trajectory46ERO review49 - View profile →
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Academic—Outcomes2Retention57Wellbeing74Trajectory72ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory22ERO review82
What the record says about Dannevirke schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke South School is a full primary serving 280 students, with a composite score of 65 as of March 2024. ERO findings indicate the school is working to improve student outcomes in writing, engagement, and teacher effectiveness, with strengths in developing a learning culture that values reflective practice and deepened community relationships. Leadership is evaluative and focused on using data to inform teaching and raise student agency.
Full source-linked profile →Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke High School's Board of Assurance review in April 2023 confirmed that the board had met regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements verified. No composite score was available at the time of this review.
Full source-linked profile →Totara College of Accelerated Learning
An ERO board assurance review in January 2024 found the school attested compliance with regulatory requirements across six major areas including curriculum, health and safety, and finance. One area of non-compliance was identified: failure to adopt a statement on Health Curriculum delivery at least once every two years after community consultation. The Board has taken steps to address this non-compliance.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Dannevirke schools
What schools are in Dannevirke?
Dannevirke has 8 schools on our records (5 primary, 3 secondary): Dannevirke High School, Totara College of Accelerated Learning, Huia Range School, Dannevirke South School, Ruahine School, St Joseph's School (Dannevirke), Weber School, TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Dannevirke?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ruahine School ranks highest among Dannevirke schools (80/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Dannevirke High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Dannevirke?
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 Dannevirke 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 Dannevirke address.
Decile or EQI — how are Dannevirke 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).