Schools in Silverdale
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Silverdale (Auckland — North) — 3 primary. Meraki Montessori 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Silverdale 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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93
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review82 - View profile →
79
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing92Trajectory72ERO review72 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing97Trajectory32ERO review84
What the record says about Silverdale schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Meraki Montessori School
Meraki Montessori School is a full primary school in Silverdale with 69 students. An Education Review Office special review in December 2020 confirmed the school meets all criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for delivering its Montessori curriculum, with curriculum information available for parents.
Full source-linked profile →Silverdale School
Silverdale School's 2024 ERO review found that teachers use effective literacy teaching and assessment strategies to track student progress and guide next steps. The school has standardised literacy progressions and consistent schoolwide processes to identify and support learners requiring additional help, backed by strong curriculum knowledge and resourcing across the school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Silverdale schools
What schools are in Silverdale?
Silverdale has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): Meraki Montessori School, Silverdale School, Stella Maris Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Silverdale?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Meraki Montessori School ranks highest among Silverdale schools (93/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Silverdale?
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 Silverdale 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 Silverdale address.
Decile or EQI — how are Silverdale 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).