Stratford District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 10 · High school 2
At a glance
- Students
- 1,986 (2026)
- Schools
- 12
Official rating
The official rating for this district is not linked yet.
Check the zoned school for an address
Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.
Schools (12)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 10
Avon School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 58 · Application / selective
Huiakama School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 8 · Application / selective
Makahu School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 18 · Application / selective
Marco School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 17 · Application / selective
Midhirst School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 139 · Zoned
Ngaere School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 162 · Zoned
Pembroke School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 82 · Zoned
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 155 · Application / selective
Stratford Primary School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 444 · Zoned
Toko School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stratford · Students 109 · Zoned
High school 2
Stratford High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Stratford · Students 695 · Application / selective
Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls
Grades Year 9–15 · Stratford · Students 99 · Application / selective
Checklist before renting in this district
Check these before you sign a lease.
Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Know that moving into a zone temporarily to get a place is not allowed
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-29)
ESL / ELL support
Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.
Sources
- Ministry of Education — New Zealand Schools Directory2026· Checked 2026-10-31
New Zealand's state schools come from the Ministry of Education's schools directory. There is no official rating, so we show no ranks or stars.
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