Schools in Hampstead
Ashburton · Canterbury
There is 1 school in and around Hampstead, Ashburton (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Hampstead 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 Hampstead 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 Hampstead schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hampstead School
Hampstead School's 2024 ERO review found that the majority of learners achieve at or above curriculum level expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, including Māori students. The school has implemented structured literacy approaches since 2021 that have raised achievement and confidence, particularly in junior years, while fostering strong learner wellbeing through embedded values and a sense of belonging.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hampstead schools
What schools are in Hampstead?
Hampstead, Ashburton has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Hampstead School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hampstead?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hampstead School ranks highest among Hampstead schools (37/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hampstead?
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 Hampstead 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 Hampstead address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hampstead 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).