Schools in Somerfield
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around Somerfield, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Cashmere High 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 Somerfield 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.
- 1Cashmere High School
Somerfield · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2,335 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →78
/ 100 composite
Academic87Outcomes64Retention87Wellbeing71Trajectory66ERO review85 - View profile →
74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing73Trajectory61ERO review83
What the record says about Somerfield schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Cashmere High School
Cashmere High School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed in the July 2023 ERO board assurance review. No composite score or specific strengths were identified in the review.
Full source-linked profile →Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
An ERO board assurance review in August 2022 confirmed the Board of Trustees had met all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements affirmed. No composite score has been assigned to this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Somerfield schools
What schools are in Somerfield?
Somerfield, Christchurch has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Cashmere High School, Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Somerfield?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Cashmere High School ranks highest among Somerfield schools (78/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Somerfield?
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 Somerfield 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 Somerfield address.
Decile or EQI — how are Somerfield 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).