Schools in Outram
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Outram (Otago & Southland) — 2 primary. Outram 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 Outram 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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More schools in Outram
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Lee Stream School Full Primary · 14 students
What the record says about Outram schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Outram School
Outram School's board confirmed in its February 2023 assurance statement that regulatory, legislative, and curriculum requirements were met. The school has no active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Lee Stream School
Lee Stream School's 2022 ERO review found a well-established learning culture characterised by inclusion, empathy, collaboration and safety, with teachers knowing their students well. Learning is designed to extend students' engagement and knowledge of the world around them, drawing on their interests and passions. The school has well-established connections and communication with parents and the wider community to enrich educational opportunities.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Outram schools
What schools are in Outram?
Outram has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Lee Stream School, Outram School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Outram?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Outram School ranks highest among Outram schools (80/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Outram?
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 Outram 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 Outram address.
Decile or EQI — how are Outram 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).