Schools in Hei Hei
Christchurch · Canterbury
There is 1 school in and around Hei Hei, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Gilberthorpe 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 Hei Hei 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 Hei Hei schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Gilberthorpe School
Gilberthorpe School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school's most recent ERO review was a board assurance report conducted in June 2023.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hei Hei schools
What schools are in Hei Hei?
Hei Hei, Christchurch has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Gilberthorpe School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hei Hei?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Gilberthorpe School ranks highest among Hei Hei schools (50/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hei Hei?
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 Hei Hei 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 Hei Hei address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hei Hei 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).