Schools in Warrington
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Warrington (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Warrington 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 Warrington 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 Warrington schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Warrington School
Warrington School's 2022 ERO review found an active, engaged community with strong partnerships including Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki and Te Kura o Okahau. Students demonstrate pride in their school and a strong sense of belonging. The school is undertaking professional learning on wellbeing and resilience, with strategic priorities focused on raising achievement in literacy and mathematics through a wellbeing approach supported by a locally-responsive curriculum.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Warrington schools
What schools are in Warrington?
Warrington has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Warrington School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Warrington?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Warrington School ranks highest among Warrington schools (69/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Warrington?
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 Warrington 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 Warrington address.
Decile or EQI — how are Warrington 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).