Schools in Flagstaff-Hamilton
Hamilton · Waikato
There are 2 schools in and around Flagstaff-Hamilton, Hamilton (Waikato) — 2 primary. Te Ao Mārama 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 Flagstaff-Hamilton 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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83
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing71Trajectory100ERO review83 - View profile →
74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing88Trajectory41ERO review82
What the record says about Flagstaff-Hamilton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Ao Mārama School
Te Ao Mārama School has established a positive, student-centred learning environment based on collaborative school values and reciprocal relationships. The 2021 ERO review found most learners achieved at or above expectation in literacy and mathematics, with particular strengths in school culture, wellbeing support, and inclusive practices. The school maintains strong relationships with mana whenua Ngāti Wairere and integrates Te Tiriti o Waitangi throughout its work.
Full source-linked profile →Endeavour School
Endeavour School is a contributing school in Flagstaff-Hamilton, Hamilton, with a roll of 474 students. The ERO board assurance review in November 2023 confirmed the board has met all regulatory and legislative requirements, board administration requirements, and curriculum requirements as of September 2023. No composite score was available at the time of this data.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Flagstaff-Hamilton schools
What schools are in Flagstaff-Hamilton?
Flagstaff-Hamilton, Hamilton has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Te Ao Mārama School, Endeavour School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Flagstaff-Hamilton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Ao Mārama School ranks highest among Flagstaff-Hamilton schools (83/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Flagstaff-Hamilton?
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 Flagstaff-Hamilton 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 Flagstaff-Hamilton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Flagstaff-Hamilton 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).