Schools in Nightcaps
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Nightcaps (Otago & Southland) — 2 primary. Takitimu Primary School 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 Nightcaps 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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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing53Trajectory100ERO review47
More schools in Nightcaps
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) Full Primary · 19 students
What the record says about Nightcaps schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Takitimu Primary School
Takitimu Primary School's 2023 board assurance review identified areas requiring improvement: the board has not reported to the community on student progress using quality assessment data, the school has not developed policies and plans for improving Māori student achievement in consultation with Māori, and school record retention and disposal requirements have not been met. No active Ministry of Education intervention is in place.
Full source-linked profile →St Patrick's School (Nightcaps)
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) received a composite score of 83 in its 2023 ERO review. The school demonstrates rigorous monitoring of student achievement in foundational learning and provides appropriate support for success. A culture of care, support and effective teaching is well-established for students and whānau, supported by school leadership that sustains strong relational trust and contributes to continuous improvement.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Nightcaps schools
What schools are in Nightcaps?
Nightcaps has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Takitimu Primary School, St Patrick's School (Nightcaps). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Nightcaps?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Takitimu Primary School ranks highest among Nightcaps schools (62/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Nightcaps?
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 Nightcaps 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 Nightcaps address.
Decile or EQI — how are Nightcaps 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).