Schools in Edgecumbe
Bay of Plenty · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Edgecumbe (Bay of Plenty) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Edgecumbe 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Edgecumbe 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
Wellbeing82Trajectory51ERO review67 - 2Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Edgecumbe · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 139 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic68Outcomes12Retention79Wellbeing0Trajectory12ERO review72
What the record says about Edgecumbe schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Rangitaiki College achieved a composite score of 72 in its August 2022 ERO review. The school has refined conditions that promote learner wellbeing, resilience and optimism, with improved engagement and attendance. Leadership demonstrates a culturally responsive, improvement-focused approach.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Edgecumbe schools
What schools are in Edgecumbe?
Edgecumbe has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki, Edgecumbe School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Edgecumbe?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Edgecumbe School ranks highest among Edgecumbe schools (68/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki 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 Edgecumbe?
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 Edgecumbe 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 Edgecumbe address.
Decile or EQI — how are Edgecumbe 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).