Schools in Elsthorpe
Hawke's Bay & Gisborne · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Elsthorpe (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 1 primary. Elsthorpe 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 Elsthorpe 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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What the record says about Elsthorpe schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Elsthorpe School
Elsthorpe School's April 2024 ERO review found that respectful relationships and a positive learning environment support learners' sense of belonging and connection to the school. Learner wellbeing is well supported, with leadership strengthening policies and practices to promote learners' wellbeing through confidence in their identity, language and culture. Teachers demonstrate commitment to continued growth in te Reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Elsthorpe schools
What schools are in Elsthorpe?
Elsthorpe has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Elsthorpe School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Elsthorpe?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Elsthorpe School ranks highest among Elsthorpe 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 Elsthorpe?
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 Elsthorpe 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 Elsthorpe address.
Decile or EQI — how are Elsthorpe 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).