Schools in Kaiapoi
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 8 schools in and around Kaiapoi (Canterbury) — 6 primary, 1 secondary. Ōhoka 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.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Kaiapoi schools by suburb
1 Kaiapoi suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Kaiapoi 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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Wellbeing92Trajectory99ERO review82 - View profile →
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Wellbeing72Trajectory100ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing92Trajectory49ERO review88 - View profile →
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Wellbeing51Trajectory68ERO review79 - View profile →
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Academic73Outcomes40Retention74Wellbeing50Trajectory74ERO review75 - 6Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Kaiapoi · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic—Outcomes1Retention100Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review77 - View profile →
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Wellbeing35Trajectory44ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory54ERO review68
What the record says about Kaiapoi schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ōhoka School
Ōhoka School's 2020 ERO review found most students achieving at or above expected levels in reading and mathematics, with Māori students performing as well or better than other groups. The school has effective systems for identifying and supporting student progress and maintains caring, collaborative learning communities. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) received a Te Ara Huarau review in August 2022. The school has a strong leadership team that monitors all learners' progress and provides professional support and mentoring to teachers. The board of trustees is highly capable and focused on improving student outcomes and achieving the school's strategic aims. Parent and whānau involvement in learner goal setting and progress reporting is active, and the school emphasises effective collaborative practice. The school's composite score is 83.
Full source-linked profile →Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao's 2019 ERO review found the school achieving equitable and excellent outcomes in literacy, mathematics and key competencies, with Māori students performing at similar or better levels than their peers. Strengths include reflective governance, a broad curriculum offering rich learning experiences, and explicit development of student leadership. The school's composite score is 88.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Te Kura o Tuahiwi is a full primary school serving 190 students in Kaiapoi, Canterbury. The board's 2023 assurance review confirmed that all regulatory and legislative requirements were met as of March 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements satisfied. No composite score was available at the time of this summary.
Full source-linked profile →Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi High School's Board of Trustees confirmed compliance across all six key regulatory areas as of March 2022, including Board Administration, Curriculum, Health and Safety, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets. The school operates without active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi North School received a Te Ara Huarau review in June 2023. The school demonstrates strong curriculum leadership with coherent teaching practices enabling student success, supported by skilled staff who use research-based approaches. Effective evaluation processes help identify strengths and areas for improvement to support all learners.
Full source-linked profile →Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi Borough School's Board Assurance Review in October 2024 found the board compliant with most regulatory and legislative requirements across administration, curriculum, health and safety, personnel, finance, and assets. One non-compliance was identified regarding restraint training and authorisation, which the board has since addressed. No composite score is available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kaiapoi schools
What schools are in Kaiapoi?
Kaiapoi has 8 schools on our records (6 primary, 1 secondary): Kaiapoi High School, Karanga Mai Young Parents College, Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao, Kaiapoi Borough School, Kaiapoi North School, Ōhoka School, St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi), Te Kura o Tuahiwi. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kaiapoi?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ōhoka School ranks highest among Kaiapoi schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Kaiapoi High School 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 Kaiapoi?
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 Kaiapoi 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 Kaiapoi address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kaiapoi 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).