Amberley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Amberley, Canterbury 7410 · Hurunui District
#157 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1023 of 1,559 nationally
About Amberley School
Amberley School is a state full primary located in Amberley, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 255 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 157th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.5%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Amberley; Amberley School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)255
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-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 Amberley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 255
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Amberley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Amberley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Broomfield School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 4.9 km away
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 5.2 km away
Te Waitai Sefton School
Sefton · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 11 km away
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students
Rakaia School
Rakaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Amberley School a good school?
Amberley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #157 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 Amberley School rank in Canterbury?
Amberley School ranks #157 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1023 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Amberley School?
Amberley School had 255 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Amberley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Amberley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Amberley School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Amberley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.