Schools in Eltham
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Eltham (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 2 primary. Rawhitiroa 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 Eltham 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory33ERO review83 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
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What the record says about Eltham schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Rawhitiroa School
Rawhitiroa School's recent ERO review found that learners experience high levels of success and make excellent progress across all groups. The school demonstrates high quality teaching practice in reading, writing and mathematics, with leaders taking an inclusive approach to setting strategic goals based on whānau aspirations. Students benefit from a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing, supported by wide-ranging leadership opportunities.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Eltham schools
What schools are in Eltham?
Eltham has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Eltham School, Rawhitiroa School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Eltham?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Rawhitiroa School ranks highest among Eltham schools (76/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Eltham?
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 Eltham 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 Eltham address.
Decile or EQI — how are Eltham 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).