Schools in Redwood
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around Redwood, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 2 primary. Redwood School (Christchurch) 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 Redwood 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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63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing64Trajectory45ERO review73 - 2Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · Contributing · 157 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory56ERO review69
What the record says about Redwood schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood School has a new principal and is working with ERO to evaluate literacy teaching effectiveness. The school has strong teacher collaboration, a positive inclusive culture, and maintains close connections with whānau. ERO noted the school's culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School's Board completed a board assurance review in January 2023 and attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets. The next board assurance review will be reported within three years.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Redwood schools
What schools are in Redwood?
Redwood, Christchurch has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School, Redwood School (Christchurch). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Redwood?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Redwood School (Christchurch) ranks highest among Redwood schools (63/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Redwood?
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 Redwood 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 Redwood address.
Decile or EQI — how are Redwood 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).