Schools in West End, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 1,677 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 457.
West End, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,677 students. By level there are 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary; by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across West End's schools is 457, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Craighead Diocesan School (84.5, top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by Timaru Boys' High School (53.8, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Bluestone School (53.1, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Timaru Boys' High School (793 students), Bluestone School (474 students), Craighead Diocesan School (410 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in West End
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 185Craighead Diocesan SchoolWest End · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 409 · 410 students
- 254Timaru Boys' High SchoolWest End · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 457 · 793 students
- 353Bluestone SchoolWest End · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 474 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craighead Diocesan School West End · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 84.5 Top 5% | 409 | 410 |
| 2 | Timaru Boys' High School West End · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 53.8 Top 50% | 457 | 793 |
| 3 | Bluestone School West End · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.1 Top 50% | 474 | 474 |
Compare the top 3 schools in West End side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in West End?
Craighead Diocesan School is the highest-ranked school in West End with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in West End?
West End has 3 schools (1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary) educating 1,677 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in West End?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in West End is 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.