Schools in Patumahoe
Auckland — South · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Patumahoe (Auckland — South) — 1 primary. Patumāhoe Primary 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 Patumahoe 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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Wellbeing91Trajectory44ERO review78
What the record says about Patumahoe schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Patumāhoe Primary School
Patumāhoe Primary School achieves high levels in reading, writing and mathematics for most students, with reading achievement gaps for Māori students closing noticeably. However, disparities remain for Māori students as a group and for boys, particularly in writing. The school is supported by strong community engagement, informed leadership, and teaching practice grounded in inquiry-based methods, with a composite score of 78.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Patumahoe schools
What schools are in Patumahoe?
Patumahoe has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Patumāhoe Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Patumahoe?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Patumāhoe Primary School ranks highest among Patumahoe schools (74/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Patumahoe?
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 Patumahoe 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 Patumahoe address.
Decile or EQI — how are Patumahoe 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).