Amuri Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Culverden, Canterbury 7345 · Hurunui District
#41 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#247 of 486 nationally
About Amuri Area School
Amuri Area School is a state composite located in Culverden, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 355 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 41st of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.5%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)444
- Roll size (10%)355
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)70%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50%
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 Amuri Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 355
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 70%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 13.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- 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 Amuri Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Amuri Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Amuri Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Amuri Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amuri Area School a good school?
Amuri Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #41 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 Amuri Area School rank in Canterbury?
Amuri Area School ranks #41 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #247 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Amuri Area School?
Amuri Area School had 355 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Amuri Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Amuri Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Amuri Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Amuri Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.