Schools in Heriot
Tapanui · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Heriot, Tapanui (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Heriot 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 Heriot 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 Heriot schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Heriot School
Heriot School is a contributing primary in the Tapanui area with 71 students. Most learners meet curriculum level expectations in reading and writing, with a large majority meeting expectations in mathematics. The school has demonstrated continued achievement improvements across all learner groups, though equity of outcomes for boys in reading and writing remains a focus area. School leadership emphasises collaborative practice, effective wellbeing and learning support, and a localised curriculum reflecting community and environmental context.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Heriot schools
What schools are in Heriot?
Heriot, Tapanui has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Heriot School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Heriot?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Heriot School ranks highest among Heriot schools (48/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Heriot?
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 Heriot 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 Heriot address.
Decile or EQI — how are Heriot 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).