Schools in Oxford
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Oxford (Canterbury) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Oxford Area 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 Oxford 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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60
/ 100 composite
Academic81Outcomes19Retention88Wellbeing44Trajectory54ERO review85 - View profile →
48
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory56ERO review84
What the record says about Oxford schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Oxford Area School
Oxford Area School's 2023 ERO review found teachers share high, clear and equitable expectations for student learning. The school has established internal evaluation practices that support data gathering and analysis to improve practice, and has set targets for accelerating achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and NCEA for at-risk students.
Full source-linked profile →View Hill School
View Hill School is a full primary school serving 67 students in Oxford, Canterbury, Chatham Islands. ERO found that achievement trends have been consistently maintained over three years in reading, writing and mathematics, with effective systems for accelerating learning for Māori and other students who need support. The school operates as a caring, inclusive environment with strong partnerships between leaders, teachers, students, parents and whānau, supported by a well-developed curriculum that integrates student interests, community connections and strong internal evaluation practices. The school's composite score is 84.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Oxford schools
What schools are in Oxford?
Oxford has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Oxford Area School, View Hill School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Oxford?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Oxford Area School ranks highest among Oxford schools (60/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Oxford?
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 Oxford 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 Oxford address.
Decile or EQI — how are Oxford 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).