Schools in East Taieri
Mosgiel · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around East Taieri, Mosgiel (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. East Taieri 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 East Taieri 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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Wellbeing58Trajectory39ERO review83
What the record says about East Taieri schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
East Taieri School
East Taieri School received a Te Ara Huarau review in September 2023. The school demonstrates effective leadership that ensures strong curriculum planning and implementation, with leaders and teachers having built capability in culturally responsive teaching. Teaching practice responds well to the diverse interests, needs and abilities of students, with a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about East Taieri schools
What schools are in East Taieri?
East Taieri, Mosgiel has 1 school on our records (1 primary): East Taieri School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in East Taieri?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — East Taieri School ranks highest among East Taieri schools (63/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for East Taieri?
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 East Taieri 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 East Taieri address.
Decile or EQI — how are East Taieri 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).