Schools in Pegasus
Canterbury · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Pegasus (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Pegasus Bay 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 Pegasus 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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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing33Trajectory45ERO review80
What the record says about Pegasus schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus Bay School is a full primary school serving 451 students in Pegasus, Canterbury. The school's 2019 ERO review found it is effectively working towards equitable and excellent outcomes for all students, with successful acceleration of learning for targeted groups including Māori, those with additional learning needs, and English language learners. The school demonstrates collaborative, inclusive culture with strong professional leadership and high expectations for achievement, with a composite score of 80.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Pegasus schools
What schools are in Pegasus?
Pegasus has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Pegasus Bay School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Pegasus?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Pegasus Bay School ranks highest among Pegasus 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 Pegasus?
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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus address.
Decile or EQI — how are Pegasus 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).