Schools in Oxford, Canterbury (2026)
2 schools · 565 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 465.
Oxford, in Canterbury, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 565 students. By level there are 1 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is View Hill School (54.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Oxford Area School (54.0, top 50% of composite schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Oxford Area School (496 students), View Hill School (69 students).
Ranked schools in Oxford
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 155View Hill SchoolOxford · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 439 · 69 students
- 254Oxford Area SchoolOxford · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 496 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View Hill School Oxford · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 54.8 Top 50% | 439 | 69 |
| 2 | Oxford Area School Oxford · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 54.0 Top 50% | 465 | 496 |
Compare the top 2 schools in Oxford side by side →
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- Hoon Hay(4)
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- Leeston(3)
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- Fairlie(3)
- West End(3)
- Opawa(3)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Oxford?
View Hill School is the highest-ranked school in Oxford with a Success Index (NZ) of 54.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Oxford?
Oxford has 2 schools (1 full primary, 1 composite) educating 565 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Oxford?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Oxford is 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.