Addington Te Kura Taumatua
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Addington, Canterbury 8024 · Christchurch City
#125 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#793 of 1,559 nationally
About Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is a state contributing located in Addington, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 361 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 125th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.1%; pacific students 7.5%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Addington; Addington Te Kura Taumatua ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)470
- Roll size (10%)361
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)38.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Addington Te Kura Taumatua by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 361
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 38.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Addington Te Kura Taumatua has changed over time.
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Schools near Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 485 m away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students · 745 m away
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students · 1.2 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students · 1.4 km away
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students · 1.7 km away
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central · Private full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 1.9 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students · 1.9 km away
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students · 1.9 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students · 1.9 km away
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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125 students
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Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch · State full primary · Years 1–8
386 students
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Addington Te Kura Taumatua a good school?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #125 of 187 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Addington Te Kura Taumatua rank in Canterbury?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua ranks #125 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #793 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Addington Te Kura Taumatua?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua had 361 students in 2026, a change of +39% over five years.
Is Addington Te Kura Taumatua a primary school or a secondary school?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Addington Te Kura Taumatua?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Addington Te Kura Taumatua; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.