Schools in Burnside, Canterbury (2026)
5 schools · 3,882 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated, 1 charter · median Equity Index (EQI) 395.
Burnside, in Canterbury, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,882 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated, 1 charter.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Burnside's schools is 395, below 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 Burnside High School (79.9, top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by Tūora Fendalton School (79.3, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), and Christ The King School (Burnside) (77.5, top 25% of full primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Burnside High School (2,736 students), Tūora Fendalton School (445 students), Christ The King School (Burnside) (322 students).
Ranked schools in Burnside
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 180Burnside High SchoolBurnside · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 416 · 2,736 students
- 279Tūora Fendalton SchoolBurnside · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 371 · 445 students
- 378Christ The King School (Burnside)Burnside · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 369 · 322 students
- 472Te Ara Maurea Roydvale SchoolBurnside · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 294 students
- 559Christchurch North CollegeBurnside · Charter Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 446 · 85 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnside High School Burnside · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 79.9 Top 10% | 416 | 2,736 |
| 2 | Tūora Fendalton School Burnside · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.3 Top 10% | 371 | 445 |
| 3 | Christ The King School (Burnside) Burnside · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 77.5 Top 25% | 369 | 322 |
| 4 | Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School Burnside · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.9 Top 25% | 395 | 294 |
| 5 | Christchurch North College Burnside · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | Charter | 58.6 Top 50% | 446 | 85 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Burnside side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Burnside?
Burnside High School is the highest-ranked school in Burnside with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Burnside?
Burnside has 5 schools (1 secondary (year 9-15), 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 3,882 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Burnside?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Burnside is 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.