Schools in Somerfield, Canterbury (2026)
2 schools · 3,021 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 419.
Somerfield, in Canterbury, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,021 students. By level there are 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Cashmere High School (80.0, top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo (79.2, top 10% 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 High School (2,450 students), Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo (571 students).
Ranked schools in Somerfield
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 180Cashmere High SchoolSomerfield · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 413 · 2,450 students
- 279Somerfield Te Kura WairepoSomerfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 571 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cashmere High School Somerfield · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 80.0 Top 10% | 413 | 2,450 |
| 2 | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.2 Top 10% | 419 | 571 |
Compare the top 2 schools in Somerfield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Somerfield?
Cashmere High School is the highest-ranked school in Somerfield with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Somerfield?
Somerfield has 2 schools (1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing) educating 3,021 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Somerfield?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Somerfield is 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.