Schools in Durie Hill
Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
There is 1 school in and around Durie Hill, Whanganui (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Durie Hill 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.
Schools in Durie Hill 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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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing72Trajectory15ERO review83
What the record says about Durie Hill schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Durie Hill School
Durie Hill School's most recent ERO review in July 2024 found that outcomes for learners show improvement over time, with previously identified achievement disparities in writing for Māori learners and boys being addressed. Structured literacy approaches and intentional teaching strategies are positively impacting learner engagement, progress, and achievement. Leaders effectively analyse and implement evidence-based changes to meet learner needs, with strong attendance strategies and clear curriculum expectations across the school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Durie Hill schools
What schools are in Durie Hill?
Durie Hill, Whanganui has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Durie Hill School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Durie Hill?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Durie Hill School ranks highest among Durie Hill schools (62/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Durie Hill?
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 Durie Hill 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 Durie Hill address.
Decile or EQI — how are Durie Hill 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).