Breens Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bishopdale, Canterbury 8051 · Christchurch City
#128 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury
#806 of 1,559 nationally
About Breens Intermediate
Breens Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Bishopdale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 274 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 128th of 187 ranked intermediate schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.7%; pacific students 5.5%; international students 0.4%.
There are 5 schools in Bishopdale; Breens Intermediate ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)443
- Roll size (10%)274
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.1%
- 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 Breens Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 274
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Breens Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Breens Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 737 m away
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students · 977 m away
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students · 1.3 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 1.4 km away
Christchurch North College
Burnside · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
85 students · 1.4 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.5 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.7 km away
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 1.7 km away
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 2.2 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury)
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Waiau School
Waiau · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Breens Intermediate a good school?
Breens Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #128 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 Breens Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Breens Intermediate ranks #128 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury and #806 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Breens Intermediate?
Breens Intermediate had 274 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Breens Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Breens Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Breens Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Breens Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.