Schools in Milford
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 2 schools in and around Milford, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Carmel 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 Milford 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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88
/ 100 composite
Academic96Outcomes79Retention96Wellbeing90Trajectory61ERO review83 - View profile →
75
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing82Trajectory51ERO review85
What the record says about Milford schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Carmel College
Carmel College's 2019 ERO review found students achieve consistently high NCEA outcomes across all groups including Māori and Pacific learners. The school's leadership promotes equity and excellence through collaborative development of vision and values, with effective support for students needing accelerated progress. The school currently has a limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Milford School (Auckland)
Milford School's February 2025 ERO review found learners experience high levels of success with strong progress across all groups, including significant improvements for those at risk. The school provides caring, culturally inclusive environments with high-quality teaching in literacy and numeracy. Staff professional development is well-aligned to school strategic goals.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Milford schools
What schools are in Milford?
Milford, Auckland has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Carmel College, Milford School (Auckland). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Milford?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Carmel College ranks highest among Milford schools (88/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Milford?
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 Milford 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 Milford address.
Decile or EQI — how are Milford 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).