Schools in Maori Hill
Dunedin · Otago & Southland
There are 2 schools in and around Maori Hill, Dunedin (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. John McGlashan 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 Maori Hill 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.
- 1John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · 525 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →83
/ 100 composite
Academic97Outcomes73Retention97Wellbeing66Trajectory47ERO review84 - View profile →
75
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing80Trajectory55ERO review83
What the record says about Maori Hill schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
John McGlashan College
John McGlashan College's 2022 ERO review found students demonstrate strong initiative in managing their own learning, with high rates of achievement, retention and leaver qualifications for senior students. The school maintains effective pastoral systems supporting student and staff wellbeing, supported by engaged boards and community. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Maori Hill School
Maori Hill School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of January 2022, with confirmed compliance in board administration and curriculum areas. The school had no composite score assigned at the time of this board assurance review in July 2022.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Maori Hill schools
What schools are in Maori Hill?
Maori Hill, Dunedin has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): John McGlashan College, Maori Hill School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Maori Hill?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — John McGlashan College ranks highest among Maori Hill schools (83/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Maori Hill?
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 Maori Hill 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 Maori Hill address.
Decile or EQI — how are Maori Hill 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).