Schools in Musselburgh
Dunedin · Otago & Southland
There are 2 schools in and around Musselburgh, Dunedin (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary, 1 intermediate. Tahuna Normal Intermediate 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 Musselburgh 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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63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing70Trajectory31ERO review78 - View profile →
42
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory32ERO review84
What the record says about Musselburgh schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Tahuna Normal Intermediate serves 517 students in Musselburgh, Dunedin. Most learners make sustained progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with improved equity for Māori learners evident. The school continues to focus on addressing disparity in learning outcomes for Pacific learners. Leadership uses evidence well to guide improvement, fostering a culture of quality teaching and collaborative inquiry into effective practice.
Full source-linked profile →Musselburgh School
Musselburgh School is a contributing school in Dunedin with 143 students. An ERO review in December 2022 found experienced staff effectively deliver programmes supporting student needs, a positive learning environment with strong relationships, and good connections with support groups. The school prioritises inclusion, emotional wellbeing, writing programmes, and STEAM-focused learning.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Musselburgh schools
What schools are in Musselburgh?
Musselburgh, Dunedin has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 intermediate): Musselburgh School, Tahuna Normal Intermediate. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Musselburgh?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tahuna Normal Intermediate ranks highest among Musselburgh schools (63/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Musselburgh?
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 Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh address.
Decile or EQI — how are Musselburgh 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).