Schools in Springfield
Canterbury · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Springfield (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Springfield 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Springfield 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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What the record says about Springfield schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Springfield School
Springfield School's ERO review in December 2024 found most students achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with all Māori students meeting these benchmarks. The school demonstrates effective leadership and prioritizes student wellbeing alongside academic progress. However, attendance remains below the Ministry of Education's 2024 target, with less than a third of learners attending regularly. The school has a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Springfield schools
What schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Springfield School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Springfield?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Springfield School ranks highest among Springfield schools (72/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Springfield?
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 Springfield 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 Springfield address.
Decile or EQI — how are Springfield 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).