Schools in Levin
Wellington · New Zealand
There are 14 schools in and around Levin (Wellington) — 10 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary. Levin 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.
14 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Levin schools by suburb
2 Levin suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Levin 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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Wellbeing69Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing65Trajectory83ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory40ERO review64 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory33ERO review60 - View profile →
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Wellbeing84Trajectory28ERO review70 - View profile →
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Wellbeing66Trajectory39ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic61Outcomes38Retention75Wellbeing45Trajectory100ERO review80 - View profile →
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Wellbeing71Trajectory25ERO review68 - View profile →
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Academic61Outcomes27Retention68Wellbeing37Trajectory33ERO review63 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory67ERO review81 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory73ERO review71 - 12Levin Teen Parent Unit
Levin · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic32Outcomes2Retention100Wellbeing100Trajectory41ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory58ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing24Trajectory20ERO review71
What the record says about Levin schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Koputaroa School
Koputaroa School is a full primary in Levin with a roll of 186 students. An ERO board assurance review in June 2023 confirmed the board's attestation to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements across all six areas, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school is currently subject to an active limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Horowhenua College
Horowhenua College's November 2022 ERO board assurance review found the Board attested to meeting most regulatory and legislative requirements. However, the Board identified non-compliance with requirements to adopt a health curriculum statement every two years after community consultation and with the Physical Restraint Rules 2017. The school is currently under active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Fairfield School (Levin)
Fairfield School's 2024 board assurance review found the school compliant with most regulatory and legislative requirements. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding opportunities for learning second or subsequent languages in Years 7-10, which the board has since addressed. The school demonstrates compliant board administration, curriculum delivery, and management of health, safety and welfare.
Full source-linked profile →Waiopehu College
Waiopehu College received a Te Ara Huarau ERO review in May 2023. The school's strengths include strong staff-learner relationships, high learner agency in curriculum design, and inclusive learning environments with individualised support for learners with complex needs. School-wide attendance is a concern that impacts learner progress and achievement, particularly for at-risk students.
Full source-linked profile →Levin Teen Parent Unit
Levin Teen Parent Unit (Poipoia) is well governed and effectively promotes positive outcomes for learners through strong partnership with Waiopehu College. The unit has achieved increased overall NCEA success, particularly at Level 1 and among Māori learners, with students reporting stronger belonging and connectedness. The school has a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Ohau School
Ohau School's board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six key governance areas as of April 2024. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. No composite score is available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Levin schools
What schools are in Levin?
Levin has 14 schools on our records (10 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary): Horowhenua College, Waiopehu College, Levin Teen Parent Unit, Fairfield School (Levin), Koputaroa School, Levin East School, Levin Intermediate, Levin North School, Levin School, Manakau School, Ohau School, Poroutawhao School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Levin?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Levin School ranks highest among Levin schools (79/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Horowhenua College 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 Levin?
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 Levin 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 Levin address.
Decile or EQI — how are Levin 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).