Schools in Foxton
Wellington · New Zealand
There are 5 schools in and around Foxton (Wellington) — 4 primary, 1 secondary. Foxton 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.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Foxton 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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82
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory62ERO review78 - View profile →
44
/ 100 composite
Academic61Outcomes15Retention75Wellbeing0Trajectory47ERO review75 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing51Trajectory34ERO review38 - View profile →
31
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory22ERO review63
More schools in Foxton
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- St Mary's School (Foxton) Full Primary · 29 students
What the record says about Foxton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Foxton School
Foxton School is a full primary school in Foxton, Wellington, serving 91 students. An ERO board assurance review in January 2023 confirmed the board had met regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school is currently under active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Manawatū College
Manawatū College's ERO review (November 2022) noted a new leadership team appointed in 2020 working toward a collective vision, with recent community consultation informing refreshed school values and expectations for teaching and learning. The school has implemented new systems to track and monitor learner engagement and achievement. The school is currently under active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Coley Street School
Coley Street School is a full primary school in Foxton with 219 students. The Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2024, with all key compliance areas confirmed across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health and Safety, Personnel, Finance, and Assets.
Full source-linked profile →Oroua Downs School
Oroua Downs School's 2020 ERO review found that most students achieved at or above expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though disparities persist for boys and Māori learners in writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates strengths in collaborative culture, pastoral care, and leadership direction. Composite score: 63.
Full source-linked profile →St Mary's School (Foxton)
St Mary's School is a full primary in Foxton with 29 students. The school's composite score is 38. ERO found that the majority of learners are not yet making sufficient progress, with a small majority meeting expected levels in mathematics and less than half in reading and writing. The school promotes a positive culture focused on learner engagement and wellbeing, with teachers using inclusive practices and the board prioritising relational and inclusive values. Improving equity for Māori students and other groups remains a priority.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Foxton schools
What schools are in Foxton?
Foxton has 5 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 secondary): Manawatū College, Coley Street School, Foxton School, Oroua Downs School, St Mary's School (Foxton). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Foxton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Foxton School ranks highest among Foxton schools (82/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Manawatū College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Foxton?
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 Foxton 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 Foxton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Foxton 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).