Chertsey School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Chertsey, Canterbury 7772 · Ashburton District
About Chertsey School
Chertsey School is a state contributing located in Chertsey, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 36 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.6%; pacific students 8.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Chertsey; Chertsey School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)502
- Roll size (10%)36
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)53.8%
- 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 Chertsey School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 502
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 36
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 53.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.3%
- 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 Chertsey School has changed over time.
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Schools near Chertsey School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ashburton Netherby School
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17 students
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
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Te Oraka
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Te Kura o Tuahiwi
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192 students
Grantlea Downs School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
309 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chertsey School a good school?
Chertsey School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Chertsey School rank in Canterbury?
Chertsey School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Chertsey School?
Chertsey School had 36 students in 2026, a change of +54% over five years.
Is Chertsey School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chertsey School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Chertsey School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Chertsey School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.