Avonside Girls' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026North New Brighton, Canterbury 8083 · Christchurch City
#36 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#210 of 486 nationally
About Avonside Girls' High School
Avonside Girls' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in North New Brighton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,090 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 36th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (78th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.1%; pacific students 10.9%; international students 5.4%.
There are 2 schools in North New Brighton; Avonside Girls' High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)472
- Roll size (10%)1,090
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)57.4%
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 Avonside Girls' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 472
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,090
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 57.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Avonside Girls' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Avonside Girls' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Avonside Girls' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Avonside Girls' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students · 58 m away
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students · 860 m away
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 1.5 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 1.9 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 2.0 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 2.0 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 2.3 km away
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 2.3 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students · 2.5 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students
Kaikōura High School
Kaikoura · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
192 students
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Avonside Girls' High School a good school?
Avonside Girls' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #36 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 Avonside Girls' High School rank in Canterbury?
Avonside Girls' High School ranks #36 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #210 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Avonside Girls' High School?
Avonside Girls' High School had 1,090 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Avonside Girls' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Avonside Girls' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Avonside Girls' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Avonside Girls' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.