Schools in Hurunui District, Canterbury (2026)
13 schools · 1,578 students · 13 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 444.
Ranked schools in Hurunui District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 168Broomfield SchoolAmberley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 140 students
- 262Hanmer Springs SchoolHanmer Springs · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 100 students
- 349Leithfield School Te Kura o KōwaiAmberley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 448 · 143 students
- 448Amuri Area SchoolCulverden · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 355 students
- 548Cheviot Area SchoolCheviot · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 173 students
- 644Hurunui CollegeHawarden · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 197 students
- 744Amberley SchoolAmberley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 255 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broomfield School Amberley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 68.0 Top 25% | 419 | 140 |
| 2 | Hanmer Springs School Hanmer Springs · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.4 Top 50% | 426 | 100 |
| 3 | Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai Amberley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.9 Lower 50% | 448 | 143 |
| 4 | Amuri Area School Culverden · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 48.4 Top 50% | 444 | 355 |
| 5 | Cheviot Area School Cheviot · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 47.6 Lower 50% | 463 | 173 |
| 6 | Hurunui College Hawarden · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 44.0 Lower 50% | 465 | 197 |
| 7 | Amberley School Amberley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 43.8 Lower 50% | 463 | 255 |
Other schools in Hurunui District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Omihi School
Hurunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
Greta Valley School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Rotherham School
Rotherham · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Waiau School
Waiau · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Waikari School
Waikari · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hurunui District?
Broomfield School is the highest-ranked school in Hurunui District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hurunui District?
Hurunui District has 13 schools (8 full primary, 2 contributing, 3 composite) educating 1,578 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hurunui District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hurunui District is 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.