Schools in Tinwald
Ashburton · Canterbury
There is 1 school in and around Tinwald, Ashburton (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Tinwald 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 Tinwald 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 Tinwald schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tinwald School
Tinwald School is a contributing primary school in Ashburton with a composite score of 31. The March 2025 ERO review identified concerns about unreliable achievement data in reading, writing and mathematics, inconsistent assessment practices, and gaps in progress planning across student groups. The school is developing more reliable assessment approaches through Learning Progressions and PACT, provides personalised support for learners with complex needs, and is implementing a structured literacy approach across Years 1-6 from 2025.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Tinwald schools
What schools are in Tinwald?
Tinwald, Ashburton has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Tinwald School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Tinwald?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tinwald School ranks highest among Tinwald schools (66/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Tinwald?
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 Tinwald 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 Tinwald address.
Decile or EQI — how are Tinwald 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).