Schools in Kaikoura District, Canterbury (2026)
5 schools · 500 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 471.
Ranked schools in Kaikoura District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 161St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)Kaikoura · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 431 · 114 students
- 243Kaikōura Primary SchoolEsplanade · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 125 students
- 339Kaikōura High SchoolKaikoura · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 475 · 192 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) Kaikoura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.0 Top 50% | 431 | 114 |
| 2 | Kaikōura Primary School Esplanade · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.1 Lower 50% | 471 | 125 |
| 3 | Kaikōura High School Kaikoura · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 38.6 Lower 50% | 475 | 192 |
Other schools in Kaikoura District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kaikoura District?
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) is the highest-ranked school in Kaikoura District with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Kaikoura District?
Kaikoura District has 5 schools (2 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 500 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Kaikoura District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Kaikoura District is 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.