Schools in Mackenzie District, Canterbury (2026)
8 schools · 707 students · 7 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 437.
Ranked schools in Mackenzie District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 160Twizel Area SchoolTwizel · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 251 students
- 260Fairlie SchoolFairlie · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 142 students
- 348Mackenzie CollegeFairlie · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 451 · 195 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twizel Area School Twizel · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 60.3 Top 50% | 452 | 251 |
| 2 | Fairlie School Fairlie · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 60.1 Top 50% | 437 | 142 |
| 3 | Mackenzie College Fairlie · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 48.1 Top 50% | 451 | 195 |
Other schools in Mackenzie District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Lake Tekapo School
Lake Tekapo · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Aoraki Mount Cook School
Mt Cook · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
Fairlie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Albury School
Albury · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students
Cannington School
Cannington · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Mackenzie District?
Twizel Area School is the highest-ranked school in Mackenzie District with a Success Index (NZ) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Mackenzie District?
Mackenzie District has 8 schools (3 contributing, 3 full primary, 1 composite, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 707 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Mackenzie District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Mackenzie District is 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.