Burnside High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Burnside, Canterbury 8440 · Christchurch City
#6 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#49 of 486 nationally
About Burnside High School
Burnside High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Burnside, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,736 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 6th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.1%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 6.2%.
There are 5 schools in Burnside; Burnside High School ranks 1st of 5 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%)416
- Roll size (10%)2,736
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)74.5%
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 Burnside High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 416
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,736
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 74.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 6.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Burnside High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Burnside High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Burnside High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Burnside High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 222 m away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 602 m away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 686 m away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 769 m away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.2 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.5 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.6 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 1.8 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,438 students
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burnside High School a good school?
Burnside High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Burnside High School rank in Canterbury?
Burnside High School ranks #6 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #49 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Burnside High School?
Burnside High School had 2,736 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Burnside High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Burnside High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Burnside High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burnside High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.