Schools in Bishopdale, Canterbury (2026)
5 schools · 1,567 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 443.
Bishopdale, in Canterbury, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,567 students. By level there are 3 contributing, 1 composite (year 1-10), 1 intermediate; by sector 4 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Bishopdale's schools is 443, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Cotswold Mātāhae School (79.2, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Emmanuel Christian School (77.4, top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools nationally), and Breens Intermediate (52.9, top 50% of intermediate schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Cotswold Mātāhae School (568 students), Emmanuel Christian School (301 students), Breens Intermediate (274 students).
Ranked schools in Bishopdale
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 179Cotswold Mātāhae SchoolBishopdale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 568 students
- 277Emmanuel Christian SchoolBishopdale · State integrated Composite (Year 1-10)Equity Index (EQI) 409 · 301 students
- 353Breens IntermediateBishopdale · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 274 students
- 442Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth SchoolBishopdale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 247 students
- 530Bishopdale School Te Kura o PapakōhatuBishopdale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 521 · 177 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.2 Top 10% | 419 | 568 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Christian School Bishopdale · Composite (Year 1-10) · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 77.4 Top 25% | 409 | 301 |
| 3 | Breens Intermediate Bishopdale · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 52.9 Top 50% | 443 | 274 |
| 4 | Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School Bishopdale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 42.3 Lower 50% | 466 | 247 |
| 5 | Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu Bishopdale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 29.8 Lower 50% | 521 | 177 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bishopdale?
Cotswold Mātāhae School is the highest-ranked school in Bishopdale with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Bishopdale?
Bishopdale has 5 schools (3 contributing, 1 composite (year 1-10), 1 intermediate) educating 1,567 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Bishopdale?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Bishopdale is 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.