Schools in Gonville
Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 2 schools in and around Gonville, Whanganui (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. St Dominic's College 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 Gonville 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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69
/ 100 composite
Academic100Outcomes3Retention100Wellbeing—Trajectory76ERO review82 - View profile →
57
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing74Trajectory2ERO review77
What the record says about Gonville schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Dominic's College
St Dominic's College meets all criteria for registration as a private school. The school maintains suitable premises, staffing, and equipment, with regularly reviewed policies ensuring a physically and emotionally safe environment. International students are well integrated into school, community, and parish life with their needs appropriately met.
Full source-linked profile →Gonville School
Gonville School has achieved positive progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with cohesive leadership strengthening curriculum delivery. The school has identified and continues to address a disparity in boys' literacy outcomes. Collaborative practice between teachers and teacher aides supports focus on reducing barriers to learner progress and engagement. Composite score: 77.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Gonville schools
What schools are in Gonville?
Gonville, Whanganui has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): St Dominic's College, Gonville School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Gonville?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Dominic's College ranks highest among Gonville schools (69/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Gonville?
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 Gonville 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 Gonville address.
Decile or EQI — how are Gonville 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).