Schools in Oturehua
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Oturehua (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Poolburn 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 Oturehua 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 Oturehua schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Poolburn School
Poolburn School's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found that almost all learners achieve at or above curriculum level in reading, writing and mathematics with no significant inequities between groups. The school is noted for fostering a strong sense of belonging, meaningful pastoral care, and a collaborative teaching culture. Strengths include seamless home-school communication via Seesaw, increasing progress rates for at-risk students, and strengthened school and community partnerships.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Oturehua schools
What schools are in Oturehua?
Oturehua has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Poolburn School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Oturehua?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Poolburn School ranks highest among Oturehua schools (85/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Oturehua?
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 Oturehua 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 Oturehua address.
Decile or EQI — how are Oturehua 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).