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Schools in Shannon

Wellington · New Zealand

There is 1 school in and around Shannon (Wellington) — 1 primary. Shannon 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.

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Schools in Shannon 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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    Shannon School

    Shannon · Full Primary · 125 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)

    71

    / 100 composite

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    Wellbeing
    57
    Trajectory
    100
    ERO review
    64

Frequently asked questions about Shannon schools

What schools are in Shannon?

Shannon has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Shannon School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.

What is the best school in Shannon?

On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Shannon School ranks highest among Shannon schools (71/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.

What is the school zone for Shannon?

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 Shannon 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 Shannon address.

Decile or EQI — how are Shannon 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).