Schools in Paihia
Northland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Paihia (Northland) — 1 primary. Paihia 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 Paihia 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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Wellbeing59Trajectory19ERO review74
What the record says about Paihia schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Paihia School
Paihia School was reviewed by ERO in October 2022. The review found he waka noa – a school where everyone is focused on the school's vision and staff are well supported in all learning environments. The school provides respectful and inclusive learning conditions that support students' wellbeing, hauora and learning, with assessment systems and processes that effectively identify, monitor, and report student progress and achievement. Composite score: 74.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Paihia schools
What schools are in Paihia?
Paihia has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Paihia School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Paihia?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Paihia School ranks highest among Paihia schools (55/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Paihia?
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 Paihia 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 Paihia address.
Decile or EQI — how are Paihia 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).