Schools in Cashmere, Canterbury (2026)
2 schools · 957 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 377.
Cashmere, in Canterbury, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 957 students. By level there are 1 full primary, 1 contributing; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū (91.5, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington (89.5, top 5% of contributing 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 Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū (501 students), Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington (456 students).
Ranked schools in Cashmere
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 192Cashmere Primary Te Pae KererūCashmere · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 368 · 501 students
- 290Te Kura o Huriawa ThorringtonCashmere · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 377 · 456 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 | Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington Cashmere · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 89.5 Top 5% | 377 | 456 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cashmere?
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū is the highest-ranked school in Cashmere with a Success Index (NZ) of 91.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Cashmere?
Cashmere has 2 schools (1 full primary, 1 contributing) educating 957 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Cashmere?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Cashmere is 377. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.