Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch, Canterbury 8140 · Christchurch City
#33 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#205 of 486 nationally
About Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is a state composite located in Christchurch, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 654 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.8%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Christchurch; Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)654
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)67.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)44.1%
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 Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 654
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 67.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 44.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- 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 Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery has changed over time.
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Schools near Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central · Private full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 266 m away
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students · 880 m away
Christ's College
Christchurch Central · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
707 students · 992 m away
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students · 1.1 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Christchurch · Private full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 1.1 km away
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 1.2 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.4 km away
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 1.8 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Addington · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.9 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students · 2.0 km away
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Rolleston College
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Mackenzie College
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery a good school?
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery rank in Canterbury?
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery ranks #33 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #205 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery?
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery had 654 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery a primary school or a secondary school?
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.