Carew Peel Forest School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Carew, Canterbury 7775 · Ashburton District
#88 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#581 of 1,559 nationally
About Carew Peel Forest School
Carew Peel Forest School is a state contributing located in Carew, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 81 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 88th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 0%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)417
- Roll size (10%)81
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.2%
- 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 Carew Peel Forest School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 417
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 81
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 0%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Carew Peel Forest School has changed over time.
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Schools near Carew Peel Forest School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carew Peel Forest School a good school?
Carew Peel Forest School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #88 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 Carew Peel Forest School rank in Canterbury?
Carew Peel Forest School ranks #88 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #581 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Carew Peel Forest School?
Carew Peel Forest School had 81 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Carew Peel Forest School a primary school or a secondary school?
Carew Peel Forest School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Carew Peel Forest School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Carew Peel Forest School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.