Schools in Pahiatua
Wellington · New Zealand
There are 4 schools in and around Pahiatua (Wellington) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Pahiatua 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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86
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory71ERO review84 - View profile →
68
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing88Trajectory32ERO review74 - View profile →
51
/ 100 composite
Academic70Outcomes28Retention77Wellbeing0Trajectory50ERO review74
More schools in Pahiatua
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Ballance School Full Primary · 17 students
What the record says about Pahiatua schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tararua College
Tararua College's 2023 ERO review found the school has developed a flexible and responsive junior curriculum model designed around student-centred planning to meet learner needs. Key strengths include a shared understanding of literacy and numeracy skills for student success gained through 2022 pilots, and established partnerships with learning providers, contributing schools, parents, whānau and the local community.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Pahiatua schools
What schools are in Pahiatua?
Pahiatua has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Tararua College, Ballance School, Pahiatua School, St Anthony's School (Pahiatua). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Pahiatua?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Anthony's School (Pahiatua) ranks highest among Pahiatua schools (86/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Tararua College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Pahiatua?
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 Pahiatua 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 Pahiatua address.
Decile or EQI — how are Pahiatua 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).