Schools in Kohimarama
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 3 schools in and around Kohimarama, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Selwyn College 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 Kohimarama 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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78
/ 100 composite
Academic90Outcomes57Retention94Wellbeing60Trajectory85ERO review82 - View profile →
78
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing85Trajectory68ERO review78 - View profile →
74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing92Trajectory33ERO review85
What the record says about Kohimarama schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Selwyn College
Selwyn College has an inclusive, purposeful, and respectful culture with a student-centred learning environment supporting wellbeing and achievement. Teaching and learning is based on the SELWise research-based toolkit focused on developing student agency and learning attributes. Leadership prioritises school improvement and equitable outcomes for all students, with a composite score of 82.
Full source-linked profile →St Thomas School (Auckland)
St Thomas School continues to make good progress towards equitable and excellent outcomes, with most students achieving at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics. Māori students achieve well in literacy and mathematics, though Pacific students show persistent overall disparities despite good reading performance. The school has strong leadership, effective teaching and learning strategies, and good systems for tracking student progress.
Full source-linked profile →Kohimarama School
Kohimarama School's February 2025 ERO review found most students engaged and achieving very well, with sustained progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has a positive culture grounded in clear values that support student belonging and wellbeing. Strategic leadership is effective with strong systems including coaching, achieving a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kohimarama schools
What schools are in Kohimarama?
Kohimarama, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Selwyn College, Kohimarama School, St Thomas School (Auckland). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kohimarama?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Selwyn College ranks highest among Kohimarama schools (78/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kohimarama?
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 Kohimarama 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 Kohimarama address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kohimarama 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).