Schools in Fendalton
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around Fendalton, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 1 primary, 1 intermediate. Medbury Preparatory 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 Fendalton 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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64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing—Trajectory47ERO review75 - View profile →
43
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory35ERO review85
What the record says about Fendalton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
An ERO review in May 2023 found many students make good progress, though Māori students achieve less well than their peers. The school's strengths include a clear Graduate Profile promoting inclusive practices and wellbeing, effective use of data for decision-making, and proactive leadership monitoring school-wide improvement.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Fendalton schools
What schools are in Fendalton?
Fendalton, Christchurch has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 intermediate): Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate, Medbury Preparatory School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Fendalton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Medbury Preparatory School ranks highest among Fendalton schools (64/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Fendalton?
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 Fendalton 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 Fendalton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Fendalton 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).