Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avonhead, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#45 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#332 of 1,559 nationally
About Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is a state full primary school located in Avonhead, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 614 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 45th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.8%; pacific students 7.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Avonhead; Avonhead School - Rakipaoa ranks 2nd of 3 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%)406
- Roll size (10%)614
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.3%
- 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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 406
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 614
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.2%
- 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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa has changed over time.
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Schools near Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 801 m away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 1.1 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 1.1 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 1.3 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students · 1.4 km away
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 1.4 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students · 1.5 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 1.6 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.6 km away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 1.9 km away
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Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avonhead School - Rakipaoa a good school?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa rank in Canterbury?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa ranks #45 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #332 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Avonhead School - Rakipaoa?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa had 614 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Avonhead School - Rakipaoa a primary school or a secondary school?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Avonhead School - Rakipaoa?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Avonhead School - Rakipaoa; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.