Schools in Sumner, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 531 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 401.
Sumner, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 531 students. By level there are 2 full primary, 1 special school; by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Sumner's schools is 401, 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 Sumner School (75.1, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) (71.7, top 25% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Sumner School (323 students), Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) (106 students), Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand (102 students).
Ranked schools in Sumner
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 175Sumner SchoolSumner · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 382 · 323 students
- 272Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)Sumner · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 106 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumner School Sumner · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 75.1 Top 25% | 382 | 323 |
| 2 | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) Sumner · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.7 Top 25% | 401 | 106 |
Other schools in Sumner
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 Sumner side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sumner?
Sumner School is the highest-ranked school in Sumner with a Success Index (NZ) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Sumner?
Sumner has 3 schools (2 full primary, 1 special school) educating 531 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Sumner?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Sumner is 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.