Schools in Saint Leonards
Dunedin · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Saint Leonards, Dunedin (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. St Leonard's School (Dunedin) 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.
More schools in Saint Leonards
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- St Leonard's School (Dunedin) Contributing · 9 students
What the record says about Saint Leonards schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
An ERO review in December 2022 found students had become increasingly passive in their learning following COVID-19 and needed to re-engage with natural curiosity. The school's strengths include effective learning relationships with students, willing community participation, and a growing Board of Trustees. No composite score was available at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Saint Leonards schools
What schools are in Saint Leonards?
Saint Leonards, Dunedin has 1 school on our records (1 primary): St Leonard's School (Dunedin). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Saint Leonards?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Leonard's School (Dunedin) ranks highest among Saint Leonards schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Saint Leonards?
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 Saint Leonards 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 Saint Leonards address.
Decile or EQI — how are Saint Leonards 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).