Schools in Fordell
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Fordell (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Fordell 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 Fordell 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 Fordell schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Fordell School
Fordell School's most recent ERO review (February 2025) found that most learners are achieving at or above curriculum level expectations in mathematics and literacy, though a disparity in boys' writing has been identified. The school demonstrates strong, improvement-focused leadership and maintains a positive inclusive environment where learners express belonging and pride in their learning. The school's composite score is 81.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Fordell schools
What schools are in Fordell?
Fordell has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Fordell School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Fordell?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Fordell School ranks highest among Fordell schools (84/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Fordell?
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 Fordell 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 Fordell address.
Decile or EQI — how are Fordell 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).