Schools in Mount Eden
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 6 schools in and around Mount Eden, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 4 primary, 1 intermediate. Eden Campus 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.
6 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Mount Eden 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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91
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention100Wellbeing100Trajectory61ERO review87 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory49ERO review85 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review84 - View profile →
74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing92Trajectory46ERO review75 - View profile →
68
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing75Trajectory35ERO review83 - View profile →
56
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing91Trajectory58ERO review25
What the record says about Mount Eden schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Maungawhau School
Maungawhau School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2023. The Board Assurance Review found the board confirmed compliance with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements. No composite score was available from this review type.
Full source-linked profile →Ficino School
Ficino School is a full primary school in Mount Eden with 151 students. An ERO special review in September 2022 confirmed the school meets all criteria for registration as a private school, with suitable premises and staffing. The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures for student safety.
Full source-linked profile →Balmoral School (Auckland)
Balmoral School's board assurance review in December 2023 confirmed the board had met regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as compliant. No composite score is available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Mt Eden Normal School
Mt Eden Normal School's 2023 ERO review found highly effective teaching and learning strategies that promote positive learner outcomes, a professional staff culture with high capability and expectations, and an inclusive school environment supporting belonging and engagement. The school achieved a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Auckland Normal Intermediate
Auckland Normal Intermediate's 2023 ERO review of its international student programme found the school complies with the Code and has effective processes for evaluating provision for international students. The school provides high levels of pastoral and academic support. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Mount Eden schools
What schools are in Mount Eden?
Mount Eden, Auckland has 6 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 intermediate): Auckland Normal Intermediate, Balmoral School (Auckland), Maungawhau School, Mt Eden Normal School, Ficino School, Eden Campus. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Mount Eden?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Eden Campus ranks highest among Mount Eden schools (91/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Mount Eden?
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 Mount Eden 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 Mount Eden address.
Decile or EQI — how are Mount Eden 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).