Cheviot Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cheviot, Canterbury 7341 · Hurunui District
#43 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#254 of 486 nationally
About Cheviot Area School
Cheviot Area School is a state composite located in Cheviot, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 173 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.2%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)173
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.3%
- 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 Cheviot Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 173
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- 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 Cheviot Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Cheviot Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Cheviot Area School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheviot Area School a good school?
Cheviot Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 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 Cheviot Area School rank in Canterbury?
Cheviot Area School ranks #43 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #254 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cheviot Area School?
Cheviot Area School had 173 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Cheviot Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cheviot Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.