Schools in Kimbolton
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Kimbolton (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Kimbolton 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kimbolton 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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What the record says about Kimbolton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton School's most recent ERO review (November 2024) found that most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with learners expressing positive belonging and engagement. The school has strengths in collaborative leadership and structured learning programmes, though achieving equity for Māori learners in mathematics and boys in literacy remains a priority. The school's composite score is 71.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kimbolton schools
What schools are in Kimbolton?
Kimbolton has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Kimbolton School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kimbolton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Kimbolton School ranks highest among Kimbolton schools (47/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kimbolton?
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 Kimbolton 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 Kimbolton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kimbolton 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).