Schools in Ilam
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 3 schools in and around Ilam, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 3 primary. Ilam 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Ilam 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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75
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory38ERO review77 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing80Trajectory45ERO review81 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing67Trajectory49ERO review70
What the record says about Ilam schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ilam School
Ilam School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2024. The Board confirmed administration and curriculum requirements were met in the August 2024 board assurance review. No composite score was available at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora received a regular ERO review in November 2024. By Year 8, most learners achieve at or above curriculum level in reading, writing and mathematics, with majority of Māori and Pacific learners meeting targets. The school demonstrates strong leadership focused on improving outcomes, high learner engagement with increasingly equitable results, and a well-considered hauora programme supporting wellbeing and relationship-based learning.
Full source-linked profile →Tuia Burnside Primary School
Tuia Burnside Primary School is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and provides priority support for international students' wellbeing and pastoral care. The school welcomes students and families, offering opportunities for academic and cultural development. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ilam schools
What schools are in Ilam?
Ilam, Christchurch has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): Tuia Burnside Primary School, Ilam School, Westburn Te Kura O Hereora. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ilam?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ilam School ranks highest among Ilam schools (75/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ilam?
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 Ilam 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 Ilam address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ilam 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).