Top 100 state schools in Canterbury (2026)
Government schools across all year levels. 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
- 1184Lincoln Primary SchoolLincoln · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 858 students
- 1284Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland SchoolMarshland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 609 students
- 1383Oaklands Te Kura o ŌwakaHalswell · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 646 students
- 1482Clearview PrimaryRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 857 students
- 1581West Rolleston Primary SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 765 students
- 1681Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine WaioraRiccarton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 419 · 1,308 students
- 1781Beckenham Te Kura o PūrotoBeckenham · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 489 students
- 1881Tai Tapu SchoolTai Tapu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 278 students
- 1980Lemonwood Grove SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 1,177 students
- 2080Cashmere High SchoolSomerfield · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 413 · 2,450 students
- 2180Burnside High SchoolBurnside · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 416 · 2,736 students
- 2280Te Raekura Redcliffs SchoolRedcliffs · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 264 students
- 2379Tūora Fendalton SchoolBurnside · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 371 · 445 students
- 2479Cotswold Mātāhae SchoolBishopdale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 568 students
- 2579Somerfield Te Kura WairepoSomerfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 571 students
- 2679Gleniti SchoolGleniti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 385 students
- 2779Hoon Hay Te Kura KōakaHoon Hay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 416 · 454 students
- 2878Lincoln High SchoolLincoln · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 423 · 1,438 students
- 2978Westburn Te Kura O HereoraIlam · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 383 · 484 students
- 3077Ōhoka SchoolKaiapoi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 406 · 224 students
- 3175Christchurch Boys' High SchoolRiccarton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 418 · 1,403 students
- 3275Sumner SchoolSumner · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 382 · 323 students
- 3374Ilam SchoolIlam · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 411 students
- 3474Merrin School Ngā Whetū KoharaAvonhead · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 469 students
- 3574Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors BayGovernors Bay · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 386 · 93 students
- 3673Methven Primary SchoolMethven · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 294 students
- 3773Wairarapa Cobham IntermediateFendalton · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 678 students
- 3873St Martins SchoolSt Martins · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 402 · 492 students
- 3973Avonhead School - RakipaoaAvonhead · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 406 · 614 students
- 4072Te Rōhutu WhioRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 360 students
- 4172Te Ara Maurea Roydvale SchoolBurnside · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 294 students
- 4272He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal IntermediateMerivale · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 541 students
- 4372Paparoa Street SchoolPapanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 341 students
- 4471Darfield SchoolDarfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 329 students
- 4571Barton Rural SchoolGleniti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 187 students
- 4670Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate SchoolSpreydon · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 492 students
- 4770St Albans SchoolSt Albans · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 599 students
- 4870Broadfield SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 146 students
- 4969Woodbury SchoolGeraldine · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 119 students
- 5068Kirwee Model SchoolKirwee · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 149 students
- 5168Lauriston SchoolLauriston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 96 students
- 5268Broomfield SchoolAmberley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 140 students
- 5368Ladbrooks SchoolLadbrooks · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 132 students
- 5467Mount Hutt CollegeMethven · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 438 · 573 students
- 5567Fernside SchoolFernside · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 271 students
- 5667Harewood SchoolHarewood · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 167 students
- 5766Te Parito Kōwhai Russley SchoolAvonhead · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 440 students
- 5866Rolleston SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 763 students
- 5965Pegasus Bay SchoolPegasus · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 422 · 429 students
- 6065Waimairi SchoolChristchurch · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 330 students
- 6165Cust SchoolCust · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 138 students
- 6265Rolleston CollegeRolleston · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 449 · 1,963 students
- 6365Diamond Harbour SchoolDiamond Harbour · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 122 students
- 6465Te Koromiko Swannanoa SchoolRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 311 students
- 6564Darfield High SchoolDarfield · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 821 students
- 6664Duntroon SchoolDuntroon · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 108 students
- 6764Dunsandel SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 131 students
- 6864Allenton SchoolAllenton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 446 students
- 6963Hinds SchoolHinds · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 179 students
- 7063Springston SchoolSpringston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 238 students
- 7163Wakanui SchoolAshburton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 101 students
- 7263Woodend SchoolWoodend · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 612 students
- 7363Dorie SchoolChertsey · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 64 students
- 7463Longbeach SchoolAshburton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 171 students
- 7563Weedons SchoolWeedons · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 160 students
- 7662Hanmer Springs SchoolHanmer Springs · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 100 students
- 7762Carew Peel Forest SchoolCarew · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 81 students
- 7862Riccarton High SchoolSockburn · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 440 · 1,111 students
- 7962Glentunnel SchoolGlentunnel · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 103 students
- 8061Heathcote Valley SchoolHeathcote Valley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 424 · 188 students
- 8161North Loburn SchoolLoburn North · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 80 students
- 8261Te Matauru PrimaryRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 252 students
- 8361Te Waitai Sefton SchoolSefton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 131 students
- 8461Lyttelton Primary SchoolLyttelton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 424 · 134 students
- 8560Twizel Area SchoolTwizel · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 251 students
- 8660Fairlie SchoolFairlie · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 142 students
- 8760Wharenui SchoolRiccarton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 457 · 441 students
- 8859Kahikatea Kirkwood IntermediateRiccarton · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 291 students
- 8959Clarkville Te Kura ki WaimātaoClarkville · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 208 students
- 9059TKKM o Te Whanau TahiSpreydon · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 494 · 234 students
- 9159Rangiora High SchoolRangiora · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 454 · 1,675 students
- 9259Christchurch East SchoolChristchurch Central · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 454 · 301 students
- 9359Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon SchoolHoon Hay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 289 students
- 9459Loburn School Te Kura AromaukaLoburn · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 182 students
- 9559Beaconsfield SchoolGleniti · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 126 students
- 9658Te Rau HoropitoRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 100 students
- 9758Hororata SchoolHororata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 71 students
- 9858Geraldine High SchoolGeraldine · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 453 · 598 students
- 9957Papanui Primary SchoolPapanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 236 students
- 10057Te Kāpehu Riccarton SchoolSockburn · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 371 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 | Lincoln Primary School Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 407 | 858 |
| 12 | Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Marshland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 404 | 609 |
| 13 | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.8 Top 5% | 410 | 646 |
| 14 | Clearview Primary Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.9 Top 10% | 414 | 857 |
| 15 | West Rolleston Primary School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.2 Top 10% | 415 | 765 |
| 16 | Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora Riccarton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 81.0 Top 10% | 419 | 1,308 |
| 17 | Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Beckenham · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.8 Top 10% | 412 | 489 |
| 18 | Tai Tapu School Tai Tapu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 400 | 278 |
| 19 | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.3 Top 10% | 419 | 1,177 |
| 20 | Cashmere High School Somerfield · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 80.0 Top 10% | 413 | 2,450 |
| 21 | Burnside High School Burnside · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 79.9 Top 10% | 416 | 2,736 |
| 22 | Te Raekura Redcliffs School Redcliffs · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 79.9 Top 10% | 400 | 264 |
| 23 | Tūora Fendalton School Burnside · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.3 Top 10% | 371 | 445 |
| 24 | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.2 Top 10% | 419 | 568 |
| 25 | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.2 Top 10% | 419 | 571 |
| 26 | Gleniti School Gleniti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 78.8 Top 10% | 414 | 385 |
| 27 | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 78.8 Top 10% | 416 | 454 |
| 28 | Lincoln High School Lincoln · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 77.9 Top 25% | 423 | 1,438 |
| 29 | Westburn Te Kura O Hereora Ilam · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 77.5 Top 25% | 383 | 484 |
| 30 | Ōhoka School Kaiapoi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 76.5 Top 25% | 406 | 224 |
| 31 | Christchurch Boys' High School Riccarton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 75.2 Top 25% | 418 | 1,403 |
| 32 | Sumner School Sumner · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 75.1 Top 25% | 382 | 323 |
| 33 | Ilam School Ilam · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 74.3 Top 25% | 394 | 411 |
| 34 | Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara Avonhead · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 73.7 Top 25% | 398 | 469 |
| 35 | Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay Governors Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 73.6 Top 25% | 386 | 93 |
| 36 | Methven Primary School Methven · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 73.4 Top 25% | 423 | 294 |
| 37 | Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate Fendalton · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 73.1 Top 25% | 405 | 678 |
| 38 | St Martins School St Martins · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.8 Top 25% | 402 | 492 |
| 39 | Avonhead School - Rakipaoa Avonhead · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.6 Top 25% | 406 | 614 |
| 40 | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.1 Top 25% | 429 | 360 |
| 41 | Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School Burnside · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.9 Top 25% | 395 | 294 |
| 42 | He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate Merivale · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 71.8 Top 25% | 407 | 541 |
| 43 | Paparoa Street School Papanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.8 Top 25% | 398 | 341 |
| 44 | Darfield School Darfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.0 Top 25% | 430 | 329 |
| 45 | Barton Rural School Gleniti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 70.6 Top 25% | 419 | 187 |
| 46 | Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School Spreydon · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 70.2 Top 25% | 411 | 492 |
| 47 | St Albans School St Albans · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.0 Top 25% | 414 | 599 |
| 48 | Broadfield School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 69.9 Top 25% | 397 | 146 |
| 49 | Woodbury School Geraldine · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.1 Top 25% | 412 | 119 |
| 50 | Kirwee Model School Kirwee · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 420 | 149 |
| 51 | Lauriston School Lauriston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 399 | 96 |
| 52 | Broomfield School Amberley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 68.0 Top 25% | 419 | 140 |
| 53 | Ladbrooks School Ladbrooks · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 67.7 Top 25% | 403 | 132 |
| 54 | Mount Hutt College Methven · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 67.3 Top 25% | 438 | 573 |
| 55 | Fernside School Fernside · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.7 Top 25% | 412 | 271 |
| 56 | Harewood School Harewood · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.5 Top 50% | 410 | 167 |
| 57 | Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School Avonhead · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.3 Top 50% | 420 | 440 |
| 58 | Rolleston School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.2 Top 50% | 425 | 763 |
| 59 | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 65.3 Top 50% | 422 | 429 |
| 60 | Waimairi School Christchurch · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.3 Top 50% | 418 | 330 |
| 61 | Cust School Cust · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 65.2 Top 50% | 412 | 138 |
| 62 | Rolleston College Rolleston · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 65.0 Top 50% | 449 | 1,963 |
| 63 | Diamond Harbour School Diamond Harbour · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.8 Top 50% | 412 | 122 |
| 64 | Te Koromiko Swannanoa School Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.6 Top 50% | 419 | 311 |
| 65 | Darfield High School Darfield · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 64.4 Top 50% | 447 | 821 |
| 66 | Duntroon School Duntroon · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.3 Top 50% | 423 | 108 |
| 67 | Dunsandel School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.2 Top 50% | 426 | 131 |
| 68 | Allenton School Allenton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.9 Top 50% | 440 | 446 |
| 69 | Hinds School Hinds · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.3 Top 50% | 434 | 179 |
| 70 | Springston School Springston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 433 | 238 |
| 71 | Wakanui School Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 415 | 101 |
| 72 | Woodend School Woodend · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 453 | 612 |
| 73 | Dorie School Chertsey · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.0 Top 50% | 414 | 64 |
| 74 | Longbeach School Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.0 Top 50% | 420 | 171 |
| 75 | Weedons School Weedons · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.8 Top 50% | 420 | 160 |
| 76 | Hanmer Springs School Hanmer Springs · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.4 Top 50% | 426 | 100 |
| 77 | Carew Peel Forest School Carew · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.2 Top 50% | 417 | 81 |
| 78 | Riccarton High School Sockburn · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 61.8 Top 50% | 440 | 1,111 |
| 79 | Glentunnel School Glentunnel · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 61.7 Top 50% | 428 | 103 |
| 80 | Heathcote Valley School Heathcote Valley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.4 Top 50% | 424 | 188 |
| 81 | North Loburn School Loburn North · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.1 Top 50% | 420 | 80 |
| 82 | Te Matauru Primary Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.1 Top 50% | 445 | 252 |
| 83 | Te Waitai Sefton School Sefton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 60.6 Top 50% | 434 | 131 |
| 84 | Lyttelton Primary School Lyttelton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 60.5 Top 50% | 424 | 134 |
| 85 | Twizel Area School Twizel · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 60.3 Top 50% | 452 | 251 |
| 86 | Fairlie School Fairlie · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 60.1 Top 50% | 437 | 142 |
| 87 | Wharenui School Riccarton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 60.1 Top 50% | 457 | 441 |
| 88 | Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate Riccarton · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 59.4 Top 50% | 430 | 291 |
| 89 | Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao Clarkville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 59.3 Top 50% | 429 | 208 |
| 90 | TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi Spreydon · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 59.1 Top 50% | 494 | 234 |
| 91 | Rangiora High School Rangiora · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 58.8 Top 50% | 454 | 1,675 |
| 92 | Christchurch East School Christchurch Central · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.7 Top 50% | 454 | 301 |
| 93 | Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School Hoon Hay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 58.7 Top 50% | 453 | 289 |
| 94 | Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka Loburn · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.6 Top 50% | 430 | 182 |
| 95 | Beaconsfield School Gleniti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.5 Top 50% | 438 | 126 |
| 96 | Te Rau Horopito Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.4 Top 50% | 434 | 100 |
| 97 | Hororata School Hororata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 58.3 Top 50% | 432 | 71 |
| 98 | Geraldine High School Geraldine · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 57.6 Top 50% | 453 | 598 |
| 99 | Papanui Primary School Papanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.9 Top 50% | 452 | 236 |
| 100 | Te Kāpehu Riccarton School Sockburn · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 56.9 Top 50% | 462 | 371 |
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū in Cashmere leads the 2026 list of state schools in Canterbury with a Success Index (NZ) of 91.5. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are state.
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 state schools in Canterbury with a Success Index (NZ) of 91.5 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 368).
How are state schools in Canterbury ranked?
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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