Schools in Pleasant Point
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Pleasant Point (Canterbury) — 2 primary. Pleasant Point 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Pleasant Point 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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45
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing12Trajectory37ERO review78 - View profile →
44
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing1Trajectory56ERO review75
What the record says about Pleasant Point schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point Primary School's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found a structured framework for tracking student outcomes, developing bicultural practices with growing visibility of te ao Māori, and good quality teaching in reading, writing and mathematics. The school shows strengths in student engagement and wellbeing, well-considered teaching programmes, and strategic leadership using data to support progress. The school has a composite score of 78.
Full source-linked profile →St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) is a full primary school serving 48 students in Pleasant Point, Canterbury. As of February 2023, the board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all areas, with board administration compliance confirmed and curriculum requirements met. The school is currently under active limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Point schools
What schools are in Pleasant Point?
Pleasant Point has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Pleasant Point Primary School, St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Pleasant Point?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Pleasant Point Primary School ranks highest among Pleasant Point schools (45/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Pleasant Point?
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 Pleasant Point 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 Pleasant Point address.
Decile or EQI — how are Pleasant Point 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).