Schools in Te Anau
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Te Anau (Otago & Southland) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Mararoa 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Te Anau 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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70
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory7ERO review83 - View profile →
60
/ 100 composite
Academic76Outcomes19Retention61Wellbeing73Trajectory82ERO review85 - View profile →
52
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing18Trajectory55ERO review80
What the record says about Te Anau schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mararoa School
Mararoa School's 2022 ERO review identified a motivated and experienced teaching staff working collaboratively with strong board and community support. Key priorities include implementing a structured literacy approach to improve writing achievement and ensuring diverse cultural representation in the curriculum. The school benefits from positive learning partnerships and alignment between professional development and school goals.
Full source-linked profile →Fiordland College
Fiordland College's 2022 ERO review of its international student programme found the school complies with the Code of Practice. International students receive good support in learning and pastoral care, with effective English Language Learning provision available. The school reports regularly to the board on international student activities.
Full source-linked profile →Te Anau School
Te Anau School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school received a board assurance review from the Education Review Office in June 2023. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Te Anau schools
What schools are in Te Anau?
Te Anau has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Fiordland College, Mararoa School, Te Anau School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Te Anau?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mararoa School ranks highest among Te Anau schools (70/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Fiordland College 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 Te Anau?
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 Te Anau 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 Te Anau address.
Decile or EQI — how are Te Anau 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).