Schools in Leigh
Warkworth · Auckland — North
There is 1 school in and around Leigh, Warkworth (Auckland — North) — 1 primary. Leigh 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 Leigh 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 Leigh schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Leigh School
Leigh School's 2022 ERO review identified strengths in equitable leadership, an inclusive learning environment, and a responsive local curriculum. The school focuses on achieving equitable outcomes for all learners. The school's composite score is 78.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Leigh schools
What schools are in Leigh?
Leigh, Warkworth has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Leigh School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Leigh?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Leigh School ranks highest among Leigh 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 Leigh?
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 Leigh 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 Leigh address.
Decile or EQI — how are Leigh 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).