Schools in Westmere
Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
There is 1 school in and around Westmere, Whanganui (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Mosston 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.
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Schools in Westmere 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 Westmere schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mosston School
Mosston School achieved a composite score of 84 in its February 2019 ERO review. The school demonstrates equity and excellence across reading, writing and mathematics, with effective systems for tracking and monitoring student progress. Strengths include comprehensive processes addressing diverse learner needs, well-developed curriculum provision, and effective professional practice.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Westmere schools
What schools are in Westmere?
Westmere, Whanganui has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Mosston School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Westmere?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mosston School ranks highest among Westmere schools (85/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Westmere?
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 Westmere 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 Westmere address.
Decile or EQI — how are Westmere 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).