Schools in Normanby
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Normanby (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Normanby 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Normanby 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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What the record says about Normanby schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Normanby School
Normanby School's May 2024 board assurance review confirmed compliance in board administration, curriculum provision, and health, safety and welfare management. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding police vetting procedures; the board has taken steps to address this. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Normanby schools
What schools are in Normanby?
Normanby has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Normanby School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Normanby?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Normanby School ranks highest among Normanby schools (68/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Normanby?
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 Normanby 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 Normanby address.
Decile or EQI — how are Normanby 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).