Schools in Macraes Flat
Palmerston · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Macraes Flat, Palmerston (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Macraes Moonlight 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.
More schools in Macraes Flat
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Macraes Moonlight School Full Primary · 21 students
What the record says about Macraes Flat schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Macraes Moonlight School
Macraes Moonlight School is a full primary (roll: 21) in Macraes Flat, Palmerston. The school is currently operating under active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. The Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements, with curriculum and board administration requirements confirmed as of the March 2023 board assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Macraes Flat schools
What schools are in Macraes Flat?
Macraes Flat, Palmerston has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Macraes Moonlight School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Macraes Flat?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Macraes Moonlight School ranks highest among Macraes Flat schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Macraes Flat?
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 Macraes Flat 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 Macraes Flat address.
Decile or EQI — how are Macraes Flat 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).