Schools in Springvale
Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
There is 1 school in and around Springvale, Whanganui (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Faith City 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 Springvale 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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/ 100 composite
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What the record says about Springvale schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Faith City School
The Education Review Office (2018) found that most students achieve at or above school expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though there has been an overall decline in achievement with some exceptions. Significant disparities exist between boys and girls in literacy, and between Pacific children and their peers. The school demonstrates strengths in values-focused wellbeing practices, collaborative leadership, and teacher professional development.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Springvale schools
What schools are in Springvale?
Springvale, Whanganui has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Faith City School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Springvale?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Faith City School ranks highest among Springvale 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 Springvale?
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 Springvale 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 Springvale address.
Decile or EQI — how are Springvale 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).