Schools in Strathmore
Wellington · Wellington
There are 2 schools in and around Strathmore, Wellington (Wellington) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Scots College 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 Strathmore 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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87
/ 100 composite
Academic92Outcomes74Retention94Wellbeing—Trajectory91ERO review85 - View profile →
61
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing70Trajectory45ERO review63
What the record says about Strathmore schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Scots College
Scots College meets all eight registration criteria under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school provides suitable premises, staffing, equipment and curriculum for its students, with high-quality pastoral, academic and extra-curricular provisions. An ERO review in April 2024 found the school maintains a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
Full source-linked profile →Kahurangi School
Kahurangi School's 2019 ERO review found a large majority of students achieved at or above curriculum level expectations in reading and mathematics, with most meeting expectations in writing. However, significant disparities were evident for Māori, Pacific and other ethnic students across literacy and numeracy, and for boys in writing. The school demonstrated strengths in responsive systems for individual learning needs, leadership supporting teacher development, and a culturally responsive curriculum promoting equitable access.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Strathmore schools
What schools are in Strathmore?
Strathmore, Wellington has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Scots College, Kahurangi School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Strathmore?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Scots College ranks highest among Strathmore schools (87/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Strathmore?
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 Strathmore 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 Strathmore address.
Decile or EQI — how are Strathmore 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).