Schools in Darfield, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 1,182 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 430.
Darfield, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,182 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Darfield's schools is 430, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Darfield School (71.0, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Darfield High School (64.4, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Darfield High School (821 students), Darfield School (329 students), Windwhistle School (32 students).
Ranked schools in Darfield
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 171Darfield SchoolDarfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 329 students
- 264Darfield High SchoolDarfield · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 821 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darfield School Darfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.0 Top 25% | 430 | 329 |
| 2 | Darfield High School Darfield · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 64.4 Top 50% | 447 | 821 |
Other schools in Darfield
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Darfield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Darfield?
Darfield School is the highest-ranked school in Darfield with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Darfield?
Darfield has 3 schools (2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,182 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Darfield?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Darfield is 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.