Schools in Elderslea
Upper Hutt · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Elderslea, Upper Hutt (Wellington) — 1 primary. Fraser Crescent 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 Elderslea 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
Wellbeing68Trajectory75ERO review75
What the record says about Elderslea schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Fraser Crescent School
Fraser Crescent School is a contributing school in Upper Hutt with a roll of 304 students. The Board's December 2024 assurance review confirmed the school is meeting regulatory and legislative requirements, with Board Administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score data is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Elderslea schools
What schools are in Elderslea?
Elderslea, Upper Hutt has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Fraser Crescent School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Elderslea?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Fraser Crescent School ranks highest among Elderslea schools (73/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Elderslea?
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 Elderslea 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 Elderslea address.
Decile or EQI — how are Elderslea 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).