Schools in Stratford
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There are 13 schools in and around Stratford (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 10 primary, 2 secondary. Pembroke 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.
13 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Stratford schools by suburb
2 Stratford suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Stratford 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory37ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory45ERO review72 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory21ERO review81 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory24ERO review79 - 5Stratford High School Teen Parent Unit
Stratford · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic84Outcomes2Retention89Wellbeing100Trajectory42ERO review90 - View profile →
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Wellbeing27Trajectory92ERO review66 - View profile →
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Academic67Outcomes6Retention55Wellbeing100Trajectory80ERO review87 - View profile →
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Academic60Outcomes38Retention61Wellbeing46Trajectory83ERO review72 - View profile →
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Wellbeing21Trajectory52ERO review65 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory57ERO review73
More schools in Stratford
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Marco School Full Primary · 18 students
- Makahu School Full Primary · 13 students
- Huiakama School Full Primary · 11 students
What the record says about Stratford schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ngaere School
Ngaere School is a full primary school serving 150 students in Stratford, Taranaki. The school has achieved a composite score of 72. Most learners meet expected curriculum levels in reading, with a majority meeting expectations in writing and mathematics, and outcomes show improvement over time with increasing equity. School priorities include achieving equity for Māori learners and boys in writing, with leaders promoting a positive culture and distributed leadership supported by structured learning programmes.
Full source-linked profile →St Joseph's School (Stratford)
St Joseph's School (Stratford) is a full primary school in Stratford, Taranaki with a roll of 169 students. An ERO review in December 2022 found that school values embedded within the Catholic special character support effective relationships for learning, and that an agreed strategic direction is in place with appropriate professional learning sourced. The school and ERO are evaluating how assessment for learning is used to consistently impact positive outcomes for all learners.
Full source-linked profile →Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is a secondary school in Stratford with a roll of 120 students. The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code. No international students were enrolled at the time of the ERO review in May 2023.
Full source-linked profile →Stratford High School
Stratford High School had an ERO review in November 2022. The school has relatively new leadership appointed in 2020, and recent community consultation has informed its future direction. The school's values support a consistent approach to responding to diverse needs, and the leadership team collaboratively enacts the school's vision, values, and strategic aims. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Midhirst School
Midhirst School's board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all key areas as of July 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Stratford Primary School
Stratford Primary School's ERO review (August 2022) found that leaders' decisions align with strategic priorities and assessment processes support collaborative teacher inquiry. The school demonstrates inclusive practices that value all stakeholders. A focus area identified is building equitable and excellent outcomes for boys in writing.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Stratford schools
What schools are in Stratford?
Stratford has 13 schools on our records (10 primary, 2 secondary): Stratford High School, Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls, Avon School, Huiakama School, Makahu School, Marco School, Midhirst School, Ngaere School, Pembroke School, St Joseph's School (Stratford), Stratford Primary School, Toko School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Stratford?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Pembroke School ranks highest among Stratford schools (77/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Stratford High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Stratford?
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 Stratford 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 Stratford address.
Decile or EQI — how are Stratford 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).