Akaroa Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Akaroa, Canterbury 7520 · Christchurch City
#31 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#195 of 486 nationally
About Akaroa Area School
Akaroa Area School is a state composite located in Akaroa, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 115 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 31st of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (64th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.1%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0.9%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)455
- Roll size (10%)115
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.3%
- 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 Akaroa Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 455
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 115
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Akaroa Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Akaroa Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Akaroa Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Akaroa Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Duvauchelle School
Duvauchelle · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students · 7.3 km away
Okains Bay School
Okains Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students · 13 km away
Little River School
Little River · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Twizel Area School
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Mackenzie College
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Papanui High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Akaroa Area School a good school?
Akaroa Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 of 57 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 Akaroa Area School rank in Canterbury?
Akaroa Area School ranks #31 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #195 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Akaroa Area School?
Akaroa Area School had 115 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Akaroa Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Akaroa Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Akaroa Area School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Akaroa Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.