Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Burnham, Canterbury 7600 · Selwyn District
#151 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#994 of 1,559 nationally
About Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori is a state full primary located in Burnham, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 183 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 151st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.9%; pacific students 9.3%; international students 0%.
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%)183
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.9%
- 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 Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori 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
- 183
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.3%
- 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 Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori has changed over time.
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Schools near Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Rolleston College
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Rolleston Christian School
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Te Rōhutu Whio
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Weedons School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori a good school?
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #151 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 Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori rank in Canterbury?
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori ranks #151 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #994 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori?
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori had 183 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori a primary school or a secondary school?
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.