Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bishopdale, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#181 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1329 of 1,559 nationally
About Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is a state contributing located in Bishopdale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 177 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 181st of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.5%; pacific students 9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Bishopdale; Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)521
- Roll size (10%)177
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.5%
- 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 Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 177
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9%
- 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 Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu has changed over time.
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Schools near Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 813 m away
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students · 868 m away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 976 m away
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students · 1.1 km away
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students · 1.5 km away
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students · 1.5 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 1.6 km away
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314 students
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
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371 students
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu a good school?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #181 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 Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu rank in Canterbury?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu ranks #181 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1329 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu had 177 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu a primary school or a secondary school?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.