Top 100 primary schools in Canterbury (2026)
Contributing, full primary, intermediate and composite schools offering Years 1–8. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 100 schools shown.
- 192Cashmere Primary Te Pae KererūCashmere · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 368 · 501 students
- 291Elmwood Normal SchoolMerivale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 376 · 564 students
- 390Prebbleton SchoolPrebbleton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 379 · 573 students
- 490Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell SchoolHalswell · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 740 students
- 590Knights Stream School- Mingimingi HautoaHalswell · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 682 students
- 690Te Kura o Huriawa ThorringtonCashmere · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 377 · 456 students
- 787West Melton SchoolWest Melton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 500 students
- 887Wigram Primary School - Te Piki KāhuWigram · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 392 · 492 students
- 986Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o ArariraLincoln · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 543 students
- 1086Mt Pleasant SchoolMt Pleasant · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 398 students
- 1186Our Lady of VictoriesSockburn · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 376 · 263 students
- 1285Aidanfield Christian SchoolAidanfield · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 377 · 477 students
- 1384Middleton Grange SchoolRiccarton · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 1,395 students
- 1484Lincoln Primary SchoolLincoln · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 858 students
- 1584Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland SchoolMarshland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 609 students
- 1684Rolleston Christian SchoolRolleston · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 392 · 291 students
- 1783Oaklands Te Kura o ŌwakaHalswell · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 646 students
- 1882Clearview PrimaryRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 857 students
- 1982Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)Hoon Hay · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 335 students
- 2082St Francis of Assisi Catholic SchoolMairehau · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 408 · 476 students
- 2181West Rolleston Primary SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 765 students
- 2281Beckenham Te Kura o PūrotoBeckenham · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 489 students
- 2381Tai Tapu SchoolTai Tapu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 278 students
- 2480Lemonwood Grove SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 1,177 students
- 2580Te Raekura Redcliffs SchoolRedcliffs · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 264 students
- 2679Tūora Fendalton SchoolBurnside · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 371 · 445 students
- 2779Cotswold Mātāhae SchoolBishopdale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 568 students
- 2879Somerfield Te Kura WairepoSomerfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 571 students
- 2979Gleniti SchoolGleniti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 385 students
- 3079Hoon Hay Te Kura KōakaHoon Hay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 416 · 454 students
- 3178Christ The King School (Burnside)Burnside · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 369 · 322 students
- 3278Westburn Te Kura O HereoraIlam · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 383 · 484 students
- 3377Emmanuel Christian SchoolBishopdale · State integrated Composite (Year 1-10)Equity Index (EQI) 409 · 301 students
- 3477Hillview Christian SchoolSt Martins · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 562 students
- 3577Ōhoka SchoolKaiapoi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 406 · 224 students
- 3676St Peter's School Te Kura HaoikaBeckenham · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 163 students
- 3776St Mark's School (Christchurch)Opawa · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 241 students
- 3875St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)Bryndwr · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 376 · 175 students
- 3975Sumner SchoolSumner · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 382 · 323 students
- 4074St Joseph's School (Papanui)Papanui · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 448 students
- 4174Ilam SchoolIlam · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 411 students
- 4274St Mary's School (Christchurch)Christchurch · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 127 students
- 4374St Teresa's School (Riccarton)Christchurch · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 173 students
- 4474Merrin School Ngā Whetū KoharaAvonhead · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 469 students
- 4574Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors BayGovernors Bay · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 386 · 93 students
- 4673Methven Primary SchoolMethven · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 294 students
- 4773Wairarapa Cobham IntermediateFendalton · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 678 students
- 4873St Martins SchoolSt Martins · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 402 · 492 students
- 4973Avonhead School - RakipaoaAvonhead · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 406 · 614 students
- 5073Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)Addington · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 195 students
- 5172Te Rōhutu WhioRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 360 students
- 5272Te Ara Maurea Roydvale SchoolBurnside · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 294 students
- 5372He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal IntermediateMerivale · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 541 students
- 5472Paparoa Street SchoolPapanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 341 students
- 5572Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)Sumner · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 106 students
- 5671Darfield SchoolDarfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 329 students
- 5771Christchurch Adventist SchoolPapanui · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 293 students
- 5871Barton Rural SchoolGleniti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 187 students
- 5970Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate SchoolSpreydon · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 492 students
- 6070St Joseph's School (Rangiora)Rangiora · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 187 students
- 6170St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)St Albans · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 114 students
- 6270St Albans SchoolSt Albans · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 599 students
- 6370Broadfield SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 146 students
- 6469Woodbury SchoolGeraldine · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 119 students
- 6569St Joseph's School (Timaru)Timaru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 218 students
- 6668Kirwee Model SchoolKirwee · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 149 students
- 6768Lauriston SchoolLauriston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 96 students
- 6868Broomfield SchoolAmberley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 140 students
- 6968St Joseph's School (Ashburton)Ashburton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 408 · 249 students
- 7068Ladbrooks SchoolLadbrooks · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 132 students
- 7168St Bernadette's School (Hornby)Hornby · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 166 students
- 7267Rangiora New Life SchoolSouthbrook · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 469 students
- 7367Fernside SchoolFernside · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 271 students
- 7467Ashburton Christian SchoolElgin · State integrated Composite (Year 1-10)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 264 students
- 7567Harewood SchoolHarewood · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 167 students
- 7666Te Parito Kōwhai Russley SchoolAvonhead · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 440 students
- 7766Rolleston SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 763 students
- 7865Pegasus Bay SchoolPegasus · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 422 · 429 students
- 7965Waimairi SchoolChristchurch · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 330 students
- 8065Cust SchoolCust · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 138 students
- 8165Diamond Harbour SchoolDiamond Harbour · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 122 students
- 8265Te Koromiko Swannanoa SchoolRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 311 students
- 8364Duntroon SchoolDuntroon · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 108 students
- 8464Dunsandel SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 131 students
- 8564Sacred Heart School (Timaru)Timaru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 232 students
- 8664Allenton SchoolAllenton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 446 students
- 8763Hinds SchoolHinds · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 179 students
- 8863Springston SchoolSpringston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 238 students
- 8963Wakanui SchoolAshburton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 101 students
- 9063Woodend SchoolWoodend · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 612 students
- 9163Dorie SchoolChertsey · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 64 students
- 9263Longbeach SchoolAshburton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 171 students
- 9363Weedons SchoolWeedons · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 160 students
- 9462Hanmer Springs SchoolHanmer Springs · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 100 students
- 9562Carew Peel Forest SchoolCarew · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 81 students
- 9662Glentunnel SchoolGlentunnel · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 103 students
- 9762St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)Kaiapoi · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 204 students
- 9861Heathcote Valley SchoolHeathcote Valley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 424 · 188 students
- 9961North Loburn SchoolLoburn North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 80 students
- 10061Te Matauru PrimaryRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 252 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū Cashmere · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 91.5 Top 5% | 368 | 501 |
| 2 | Elmwood Normal School Merivale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 90.7 Top 5% | 376 | 564 |
| 3 | Prebbleton School Prebbleton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 90.2 Top 5% | 379 | 573 |
| 4 | Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School Halswell · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 90.0 Top 5% | 385 | 740 |
| 5 | Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa Halswell · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 89.8 Top 5% | 385 | 682 |
| 6 | Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington Cashmere · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 89.5 Top 5% | 377 | 456 |
| 7 | West Melton School West Melton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 87.4 Top 5% | 391 | 500 |
| 8 | Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu Wigram · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.0 Top 5% | 392 | 492 |
| 9 | Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.9 Top 5% | 397 | 543 |
| 10 | Mt Pleasant School Mt Pleasant · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.5 Top 5% | 393 | 398 |
| 11 | Our Lady of Victories Sockburn · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 85.5 Top 5% | 376 | 263 |
| 12 | Aidanfield Christian School Aidanfield · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 85.0 Top 5% | 377 | 477 |
| 13 | Middleton Grange School Riccarton · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 84.4 Top 5% | 404 | 1,395 |
| 14 | Lincoln Primary School Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 407 | 858 |
| 15 | Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Marshland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 404 | 609 |
| 16 | Rolleston Christian School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 83.6 Top 5% | 392 | 291 |
| 17 | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.8 Top 5% | 410 | 646 |
| 18 | Clearview Primary Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.9 Top 10% | 414 | 857 |
| 19 | Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) Hoon Hay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 81.9 Top 10% | 401 | 335 |
| 20 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Mairehau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 81.9 Top 10% | 408 | 476 |
| 21 | West Rolleston Primary School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.2 Top 10% | 415 | 765 |
| 22 | Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Beckenham · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.8 Top 10% | 412 | 489 |
| 23 | Tai Tapu School Tai Tapu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 400 | 278 |
| 24 | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.3 Top 10% | 419 | 1,177 |
| 25 | Te Raekura Redcliffs School Redcliffs · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 79.9 Top 10% | 400 | 264 |
| 26 | Tūora Fendalton School Burnside · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.3 Top 10% | 371 | 445 |
| 27 | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.2 Top 10% | 419 | 568 |
| 28 | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.2 Top 10% | 419 | 571 |
| 29 | Gleniti School Gleniti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 78.8 Top 10% | 414 | 385 |
| 30 | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 78.8 Top 10% | 416 | 454 |
| 31 | Christ The King School (Burnside) Burnside · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 77.5 Top 25% | 369 | 322 |
| 32 | Westburn Te Kura O Hereora Ilam · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 77.5 Top 25% | 383 | 484 |
| 33 | Emmanuel Christian School Bishopdale · Composite (Year 1-10) · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 77.4 Top 25% | 409 | 301 |
| 34 | Hillview Christian School St Martins · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 77.0 Top 25% | 418 | 562 |
| 35 | Ōhoka School Kaiapoi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 76.5 Top 25% | 406 | 224 |
| 36 | St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika Beckenham · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 76.2 Top 25% | 397 | 163 |
| 37 | St Mark's School (Christchurch) Opawa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 75.9 Top 25% | 398 | 241 |
| 38 | St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) Bryndwr · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 75.1 Top 25% | 376 | 175 |
| 39 | Sumner School Sumner · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 75.1 Top 25% | 382 | 323 |
| 40 | St Joseph's School (Papanui) Papanui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 74.4 Top 25% | 395 | 448 |
| 41 | Ilam School Ilam · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 74.3 Top 25% | 394 | 411 |
| 42 | St Mary's School (Christchurch) Christchurch · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 74.1 Top 25% | 397 | 127 |
| 43 | St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Christchurch · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 73.8 Top 25% | 398 | 173 |
| 44 | Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara Avonhead · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 73.7 Top 25% | 398 | 469 |
| 45 | Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay Governors Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 73.6 Top 25% | 386 | 93 |
| 46 | Methven Primary School Methven · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 73.4 Top 25% | 423 | 294 |
| 47 | Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate Fendalton · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 73.1 Top 25% | 405 | 678 |
| 48 | St Martins School St Martins · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.8 Top 25% | 402 | 492 |
| 49 | Avonhead School - Rakipaoa Avonhead · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.6 Top 25% | 406 | 614 |
| 50 | Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) Addington · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 72.5 Top 25% | 404 | 195 |
| 51 | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.1 Top 25% | 429 | 360 |
| 52 | Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School Burnside · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.9 Top 25% | 395 | 294 |
| 53 | He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate Merivale · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 71.8 Top 25% | 407 | 541 |
| 54 | Paparoa Street School Papanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.8 Top 25% | 398 | 341 |
| 55 | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) Sumner · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.7 Top 25% | 401 | 106 |
| 56 | Darfield School Darfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.0 Top 25% | 430 | 329 |
| 57 | Christchurch Adventist School Papanui · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 70.9 Top 25% | 435 | 293 |
| 58 | Barton Rural School Gleniti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 70.6 Top 25% | 419 | 187 |
| 59 | Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School Spreydon · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 70.2 Top 25% | 411 | 492 |
| 60 | St Joseph's School (Rangiora) Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 70.1 Top 25% | 420 | 187 |
| 61 | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 70.0 Top 25% | 394 | 114 |
| 62 | St Albans School St Albans · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.0 Top 25% | 414 | 599 |
| 63 | Broadfield School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 69.9 Top 25% | 397 | 146 |
| 64 | Woodbury School Geraldine · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.1 Top 25% | 412 | 119 |
| 65 | St Joseph's School (Timaru) Timaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 69.0 Top 25% | 403 | 218 |
| 66 | Kirwee Model School Kirwee · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 420 | 149 |
| 67 | Lauriston School Lauriston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 399 | 96 |
| 68 | Broomfield School Amberley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 68.0 Top 25% | 419 | 140 |
| 69 | St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 67.8 Top 25% | 408 | 249 |
| 70 | Ladbrooks School Ladbrooks · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 67.7 Top 25% | 403 | 132 |
| 71 | St Bernadette's School (Hornby) Hornby · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 67.6 Top 25% | 423 | 166 |
| 72 | Rangiora New Life School Southbrook · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 67.3 Top 25% | 434 | 469 |
| 73 | Fernside School Fernside · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.7 Top 25% | 412 | 271 |
| 74 | Ashburton Christian School Elgin · Composite (Year 1-10) · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 66.5 Top 25% | 439 | 264 |
| 75 | Harewood School Harewood · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.5 Top 50% | 410 | 167 |
| 76 | Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School Avonhead · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.3 Top 50% | 420 | 440 |
| 77 | Rolleston School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.2 Top 50% | 425 | 763 |
| 78 | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 65.3 Top 50% | 422 | 429 |
| 79 | Waimairi School Christchurch · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.3 Top 50% | 418 | 330 |
| 80 | Cust School Cust · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 65.2 Top 50% | 412 | 138 |
| 81 | Diamond Harbour School Diamond Harbour · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.8 Top 50% | 412 | 122 |
| 82 | Te Koromiko Swannanoa School Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.6 Top 50% | 419 | 311 |
| 83 | Duntroon School Duntroon · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.3 Top 50% | 423 | 108 |
| 84 | Dunsandel School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.2 Top 50% | 426 | 131 |
| 85 | Sacred Heart School (Timaru) Timaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.0 Top 50% | 438 | 232 |
| 86 | Allenton School Allenton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.9 Top 50% | 440 | 446 |
| 87 | Hinds School Hinds · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.3 Top 50% | 434 | 179 |
| 88 | Springston School Springston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 433 | 238 |
| 89 | Wakanui School Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 415 | 101 |
| 90 | Woodend School Woodend · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 453 | 612 |
| 91 | Dorie School Chertsey · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.0 Top 50% | 414 | 64 |
| 92 | Longbeach School Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.0 Top 50% | 420 | 171 |
| 93 | Weedons School Weedons · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.8 Top 50% | 420 | 160 |
| 94 | Hanmer Springs School Hanmer Springs · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.4 Top 50% | 426 | 100 |
| 95 | Carew Peel Forest School Carew · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.2 Top 50% | 417 | 81 |
| 96 | Glentunnel School Glentunnel · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 61.7 Top 50% | 428 | 103 |
| 97 | St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) Kaiapoi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.7 Top 50% | 440 | 204 |
| 98 | Heathcote Valley School Heathcote Valley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.4 Top 50% | 424 | 188 |
| 99 | North Loburn School Loburn North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.1 Top 50% | 420 | 80 |
| 100 | Te Matauru Primary Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.1 Top 50% | 445 | 252 |
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū in Cashmere leads the 2026 list of primary schools in Canterbury with a Success Index (NZ) of 91.5. Of the 100 schools shown, 73 are state, 27 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū in Cashmere ranks first among primary schools in Canterbury with a Success Index (NZ) of 91.5 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 368).
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Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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