Schools in Normandale
Lower Hutt · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Normandale, Lower Hutt (Wellington) — 1 primary. Normandale 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 Normandale 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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Wellbeing83Trajectory20ERO review81
What the record says about Normandale schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Normandale School
Normandale School is a contributing primary school in Lower Hutt with a composite score of 81. ERO findings from May 2019 show the school achieves equitable outcomes for all students in literacy and mathematics, with acceleration evident in boys' writing and girls' mathematics. Leadership focuses consistently on improving student outcomes through strategic professional development and curriculum review, with effective support for students with additional needs.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Normandale schools
What schools are in Normandale?
Normandale, Lower Hutt has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Normandale School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Normandale?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Normandale School ranks highest among Normandale schools (66/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Normandale?
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 Normandale 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 Normandale address.
Decile or EQI — how are Normandale 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).