Schools in Wakefield
Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Wakefield (Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast) — 1 primary. Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Wakefield School
Wakefield School is participating in Te Ara Huarau, an improvement evaluation approach focused on how well the local curriculum supports achievement and wellbeing. The school has identified priorities including delivering strong year 7 and 8 programmes and improving equity and excellence in literacy and maths for some learner groups. Strengths include strong partnerships with Ngāti Kuia integrating Mātauranga Māori, collaborative and skilled staff, and a supportive community.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Wakefield schools
What schools are in Wakefield?
Wakefield has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Wakefield School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Wakefield?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Wakefield School ranks highest among Wakefield schools (43/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Wakefield?
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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield address.
Decile or EQI — how are Wakefield 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).