Schools in Christchurch, Canterbury (2026)
8 schools · 3,626 students · 5 state, 2 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 442.
Ranked schools in Christchurch
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 174St Mary's School (Christchurch)Christchurch · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 127 students
- 274St Teresa's School (Riccarton)Christchurch · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 173 students
- 365Waimairi SchoolChristchurch · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 330 students
- 454Ao Tawhiti Unlimited DiscoveryChristchurch · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 654 students
- 547Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o ŌruapaeroaChristchurch · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 464 · 1,295 students
- 644Mairehau Primary SchoolChristchurch · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 386 students
- 730Mairehau High SchoolChristchurch · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 510 · 407 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's School (Christchurch) Christchurch · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 74.1 Top 25% | 397 | 127 |
| 2 | St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Christchurch · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 73.8 Top 25% | 398 | 173 |
| 3 | Waimairi School Christchurch · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.3 Top 50% | 418 | 330 |
| 4 | Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery Christchurch · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 54.2 Top 50% | 442 | 654 |
| 5 | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 46.9 Lower 50% | 464 | 1,295 |
| 6 | Mairehau Primary School Christchurch · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 44.3 Lower 50% | 466 | 386 |
| 7 | Mairehau High School Christchurch · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 29.5 Lower 50% | 510 | 407 |
Other schools in Christchurch
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Christchurch?
St Mary's School (Christchurch) is the highest-ranked school in Christchurch with a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Christchurch?
Christchurch has 8 schools (4 full primary, 1 contributing, 1 composite, 2 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 3,626 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Christchurch?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Christchurch is 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.