Schools in Hampden
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Hampden (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Hampden 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 Hampden 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 Hampden schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hampden School
Hampden School's 2023 ERO review identified that a smaller proportion of children are achieving at expected curriculum levels in writing compared to reading and mathematics. The school has developed shared understandings of a local curriculum in collaboration with students, parents, whānau and iwi, and uses teaching practices that encourage children to reflect on and direct their learning. The school has established professional networks through Whitestone Kāhui Ako and Māori Achievement Collaborative partnerships.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hampden schools
What schools are in Hampden?
Hampden has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Hampden School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hampden?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hampden School ranks highest among Hampden schools (67/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hampden?
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 Hampden 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 Hampden address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hampden 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).