Schools in Huntly
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 8 schools in and around Huntly (Waikato) — 6 primary, 2 secondary. St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) 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.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Huntly 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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85
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory83ERO review73 - View profile →
60
/ 100 composite
Academic77Outcomes12Retention72Wellbeing100Trajectory36ERO review85 - View profile →
46
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing43Trajectory29ERO review60 - View profile →
41
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory47ERO review73 - View profile →
40
/ 100 composite
Academic50Outcomes10Retention59Wellbeing43Trajectory31ERO review70 - View profile →
38
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory40ERO review69 - View profile →
24
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory22ERO review45
More schools in Huntly
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Ruawaro Combined School Full Primary · 25 students
What the record says about Huntly schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Kimihia School
Kimihia School has an established senior leadership team committed to Māori students succeeding as Māori through building teacher capability and strengthening community links. The school promotes learner wellbeing through a holistic health curriculum and maintains a culture of relational trust among leaders. The school's composite score is 73.
Full source-linked profile →Huntly College
Huntly College's March 2024 ERO review identified significant attendance challenges affecting student outcomes. The school has strengths in its localised curriculum, collaborative staff planning, and student-centred decision-making. New leadership was appointed in 2023. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Huntly schools
What schools are in Huntly?
Huntly has 8 schools on our records (6 primary, 2 secondary): Huntly College, Huntly School (Waikato), Huntly West School, Kimihia School, Ohinewai School, Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga, Ruawaro Combined School, St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Huntly?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) ranks highest among Huntly schools (85/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Huntly College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Huntly?
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 Huntly 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 Huntly address.
Decile or EQI — how are Huntly 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).