Schools in Hoon Hay
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 4 schools in and around Hoon Hay, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 4 primary. Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Hoon Hay 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.
- 1Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · Full Primary · 348 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →84
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory77ERO review74 - View profile →
66
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing58Trajectory53ERO review81 - View profile →
53
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing2Trajectory100ERO review69 - View profile →
48
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory67ERO review78
What the record says about Hoon Hay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
The school's Board Assurance Review (March 2024) found the Board had met regulatory and legislative requirements across most key areas as of June 2023. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding community consultation and health curriculum delivery statements, which the Board has since addressed. Board administration, curriculum delivery, and management of health, safety and welfare were attested to.
Full source-linked profile →Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is a contributing school in Christchurch. The Board's 2023 assurance review confirmed the school meets regulatory requirements for board administration, curriculum, and health, safety and welfare.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is a contributing school with a composite score of 69. The school has a limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education. ERO's December 2024 review found that learner achievement has improved over three years, though less than half of students are achieving at curriculum level in reading and writing. The school demonstrates systematic wellbeing approaches and leaders set clear improvement goals with focus on supporting learners at risk of underachievement.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School is a contributing school in Hoon Hay, Christchurch, with a roll of 284 students. The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code. At the time of the November 2024 review, there were no international or exchange students enrolled. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager appointment from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hoon Hay schools
What schools are in Hoon Hay?
Hoon Hay, Christchurch has 4 schools on our records (4 primary): Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka, Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch), Te Kōmanawa Rowley School, Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hoon Hay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) ranks highest among Hoon Hay schools (84/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hoon Hay?
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 Hoon Hay 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 Hoon Hay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hoon Hay 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).