Schools in Kerikeri
Northland · New Zealand
There are 5 schools in and around Kerikeri (Northland) — 3 primary, 2 secondary. Harvest Christian 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.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kerikeri 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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80
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing71Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
70
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing75Trajectory45ERO review80 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Academic76Outcomes46Retention82Wellbeing41Trajectory57ERO review83 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing40Trajectory62ERO review85 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Academic89Outcomes9Retention92Wellbeing—Trajectory51ERO review80
What the record says about Kerikeri schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Kerikeri High School
ERO's 2024 review found the school has effective academic tracking data use in the senior school and a strong collaborative approach to professional learning. Te Kotahitanga facilitators work closely with leaders and departments on professional practice. The school and ERO are evaluating how data informs curriculum planning to create equitable outcomes for all students.
Full source-linked profile →Kerikeri Primary School
Kerikeri Primary School has a composite score of 85. The school demonstrates strong stewardship and leadership reflecting commitment to its strategic direction, with a leadership team focused on improving educational outcomes for all learners. Teachers are open to professional learning and effectively implement it in the classroom.
Full source-linked profile →Springbank School
Springbank School is a composite school in Kerikeri with a roll of 214 students. An ERO special review in July 2024 confirmed the school meets all criteria for private school registration under the Education and Training Act 2020, with suitable premises, staffing, equipment, and curriculum. The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kerikeri schools
What schools are in Kerikeri?
Kerikeri has 5 schools on our records (3 primary, 2 secondary): Kerikeri High School, Springbank School, Harvest Christian School, Kerikeri Primary School, Riverview School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kerikeri?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Harvest Christian School ranks highest among Kerikeri schools (80/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Kerikeri 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 Kerikeri?
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 Kerikeri 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 Kerikeri address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kerikeri 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).