Schools in Milton
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 4 schools in and around Milton (Otago & Southland) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. St Mary's School (Milton) 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Milton 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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76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory28ERO review86 - View profile →
55
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing30Trajectory46ERO review82 - View profile →
44
/ 100 composite
Academic63Outcomes8Retention72Wellbeing31Trajectory30ERO review65 - View profile →
37
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory19ERO review80
What the record says about Milton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Mary's School (Milton)
St Mary's School (Milton) is a contributing school in Milton with a roll of 70. The 2023 ERO review found that children have many opportunities to learn and flourish in a safe, positive and caring environment, with teachers holding high expectations for every learner. The school community demonstrates high levels of confidence and support.
Full source-linked profile →Tokoiti School
Tokoiti School's March 2025 ERO review found that success and progress for all learners is increasing, with high quality teaching practice improving achievement in reading, writing and mathematics. Leadership fosters a positive and inclusive environment supporting equitable outcomes, while professional learning in structured literacy and mathematics builds teacher capability. The school achieved a composite score of 82.
Full source-linked profile →Tokomairiro High School
Tokomairiro High School's 2022 ERO review found that engagement in learning varied among Years 7-10 students, with opportunities to access Year 11 learning and develop meaningful pathways needing greater equity. Strengths include students' appreciation of curriculum choice in Years 9-10, teachers' knowledge of individual students creating a supportive culture, and leaders' focus on school improvement for equity and excellence.
Full source-linked profile →Milton School
Milton School's latest ERO review (December 2024) found improved achievement in literacy and mathematics with equitable progress for Māori learners. The school's localised curriculum develops learning-to-learn capabilities including resilience and collaboration, supported by effective leadership partnerships with staff, board and community. The school has a composite score of 80.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Milton schools
What schools are in Milton?
Milton has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Tokomairiro High School, Milton School, St Mary's School (Milton), Tokoiti School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Milton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Mary's School (Milton) ranks highest among Milton schools (76/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Tokomairiro High School 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 Milton?
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 Milton 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 Milton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Milton 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).