Cashmere High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Somerfield, Canterbury 8024 · Christchurch City
#5 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#45 of 486 nationally
About Cashmere High School
Cashmere High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Somerfield, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,450 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 5th 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 9.6%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 5.3%.
There are 2 schools in Somerfield; Cashmere High School ranks 1st of 2 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%)413
- Roll size (10%)2,450
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)72.9%
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 Cashmere High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 413
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,450
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 72.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 9.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cashmere High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Cashmere High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Cashmere High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cashmere High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students · 498 m away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students · 747 m away
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Cashmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students · 1.0 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students · 1.2 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.2 km away
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students · 1.4 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students · 1.4 km away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students · 1.4 km away
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
Cashmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 1.5 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students
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
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 Cashmere High School a good school?
Cashmere High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Cashmere High School rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere High School ranks #5 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #45 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cashmere High School?
Cashmere High School had 2,450 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Cashmere High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cashmere High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cashmere High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cashmere High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.