Schools in Shirley, Canterbury (2026)
2 schools · 573 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 505.
Shirley, in Canterbury, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 573 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 intermediate; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School (44.7, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Te Oraka (35.0, lower 50% of intermediate schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School (379 students), Te Oraka (194 students).
Ranked schools in Shirley
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 145Te Hiwa Shirley Primary SchoolShirley · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 494 · 379 students
- 235Te OrakaShirley · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 194 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School Shirley · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.7 Lower 50% | 494 | 379 |
| 2 | Te Oraka Shirley · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 35.0 Lower 50% | 505 | 194 |
Compare the top 2 schools in Shirley side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Shirley?
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Shirley with a Success Index (NZ) of 44.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Shirley?
Shirley has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 intermediate) educating 573 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Shirley?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Shirley is 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.