Schools in Longburn
Palmerston North · Taranaki & Manawatū
There are 2 schools in and around Longburn, Palmerston North (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Longburn Adventist 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Longburn 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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41
/ 100 composite
Academic61Outcomes5Retention71Wellbeing0Trajectory51ERO review75 - View profile →
32
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory6ERO review75
What the record says about Longburn schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn Adventist College's 2024 ERO review identified a values-based and relational learning environment enriched by its Adventist special character as a key strength. The school is noted for strong relationships between ākonga and kaiako, recognition of diverse languages and cultures, and committed leadership focused on responding to student strengths and needs. No composite score was available at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Longburn School
Longburn School's board attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2024, with full compliance across the six requirement areas. The school currently has a limited statutory manager in place as an active Ministry of Education intervention. No composite score is available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Longburn schools
What schools are in Longburn?
Longburn, Palmerston North has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Longburn Adventist College, Longburn School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Longburn?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Longburn Adventist College ranks highest among Longburn schools (41/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Longburn?
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 Longburn 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 Longburn address.
Decile or EQI — how are Longburn 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).