Schools in Ladbrooks
Canterbury · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Ladbrooks (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Ladbrooks 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 Ladbrooks 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 Ladbrooks schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ladbrooks School
Ladbrooks School's 2022 ERO review found a collaborative learning environment that supports student belonging and confidence, alongside active board scrutiny of processes. The school has identified a need to develop a cohesive school-wide approach to teaching and learning. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education, with a composite score of 67.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ladbrooks schools
What schools are in Ladbrooks?
Ladbrooks has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Ladbrooks School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ladbrooks?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ladbrooks School ranks highest among Ladbrooks schools (68/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ladbrooks?
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 Ladbrooks 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 Ladbrooks address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ladbrooks 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).