Schools in Hope
Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Hope (Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast) — 2 primary. Hope 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Hope 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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Wellbeing71Trajectory89ERO review80 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
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What the record says about Hope schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hope School
Hope School's August 2022 ERO review found the school demonstrates regular use of stakeholder voice to guide planning, delivers equitable and sustained outcomes for students, and uses focused internal evaluation for continuous improvement. The school has a composite score of 80.
Full source-linked profile →Ranzau School
Ranzau School demonstrates effective leadership with a strong focus on educational relationships and evidence-informed decision making. Most students achieved at or above curriculum expectations in reading and mathematics, though boys achieved less well than girls in writing. The school accelerated progress for some target learners, particularly in reading.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hope schools
What schools are in Hope?
Hope has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Hope School, Ranzau School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hope?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hope School ranks highest among Hope schools (79/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hope?
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 Hope 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 Hope address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hope 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).