Schools in Methven
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Methven (Canterbury) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Methven 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.
- 1Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · Full Primary · 42 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →90
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
75
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing82Trajectory52ERO review84 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Academic86Outcomes36Retention91Wellbeing71Trajectory67ERO review85
What the record says about Methven schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Our Lady of the Snows School received a Te Ara Huarau review in April 2024 with a composite score of 75. The school has a supportive, student-focused board and leadership that prioritise clear goals, alongside ongoing professional learning in curriculum development and teaching practices. The school actively uses parish and community partnerships to support student learning. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Methven Primary School
Methven Primary School is a contributing school serving 294 students. The 2024 ERO review found that most students make sustained progress at the appropriate curriculum level, with leaders having established a positive learning culture and high-quality teaching. The school demonstrates clear strategic direction, effective use of evidence for improvement planning, and strong engagement with whānau. The school has a composite score of 84.
Full source-linked profile →Mount Hutt College
Mount Hutt College's 2023 board assurance review found the board had attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across six key areas: Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding Police vetting information for children's workers; the board has since addressed this. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Methven schools
What schools are in Methven?
Methven has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Mount Hutt College, Methven Primary School, Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Methven?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) ranks highest among Methven schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Mount Hutt 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 Methven?
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 Methven 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 Methven address.
Decile or EQI — how are Methven 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).