Schools in Yaldhurst
Canterbury · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Yaldhurst (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha 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 Yaldhurst 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory31ERO review81
What the record says about Yaldhurst schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha's March 2025 ERO review found that success and progress for all learners is increasing, with high quality teaching practice improving achievement in reading, writing and mathematics. Learners benefit from rich curriculum opportunities, a strong sense of belonging, and supportive relationships with staff and families. The school uses data and research to inform leadership decisions with a composite score of 81.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Yaldhurst schools
What schools are in Yaldhurst?
Yaldhurst has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Yaldhurst?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha ranks highest among Yaldhurst schools (75/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Yaldhurst?
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 Yaldhurst 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 Yaldhurst address.
Decile or EQI — how are Yaldhurst 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).