Schools in Hinds
Ashburton · Canterbury
There is 1 school in and around Hinds, Ashburton (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Hinds 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 Hinds 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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Wellbeing89Trajectory78ERO review82
What the record says about Hinds schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hinds School
Hinds School's 2020 ERO review found most students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading, with majority at or above in writing and mathematics. Māori student achievement exceeded other groups across these areas. The school provides a caring, supportive learning environment with detailed progress analysis and a broad curriculum incorporating te ao and te reo Māori, though acceleration of below-level students showed variable results.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hinds schools
What schools are in Hinds?
Hinds, Ashburton has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Hinds School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hinds?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hinds School ranks highest among Hinds schools (83/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hinds?
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 Hinds 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 Hinds address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hinds 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).