Bluestone School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026West End, Canterbury 7910 · Timaru District
#126 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#797 of 1,559 nationally
About Bluestone School
Bluestone School is a state full primary located in West End, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 474 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 126th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.4%; pacific students 12.9%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in West End; Bluestone School ranks 3rd 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%)474
- Roll size (10%)474
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.8%
- 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 Bluestone School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 474
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.9%
- 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 Bluestone School has changed over time.
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Schools near Bluestone School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 364 m away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 600 m away
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 1.1 km away
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students · 1.4 km away
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students · 1.5 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students · 1.6 km away
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students · 1.6 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 1.8 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students · 2.1 km away
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bluestone School a good school?
Bluestone School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #126 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 Bluestone School rank in Canterbury?
Bluestone School ranks #126 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #797 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bluestone School?
Bluestone School had 474 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Bluestone School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bluestone School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bluestone School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bluestone School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.