Chisnallwood Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avondale, Canterbury 8061 · Christchurch City
#165 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury
#1144 of 1,559 nationally
About Chisnallwood Intermediate
Chisnallwood Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Avondale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 411 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 165th of 187 ranked intermediate schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.7%; pacific students 14.1%; international students 1%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)482
- Roll size (10%)411
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-42.4%
- 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 Chisnallwood Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 482
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 411
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -42.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Chisnallwood Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Chisnallwood Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students · 830 m away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 1.3 km away
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 2.0 km away
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students · 2.2 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students · 2.3 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students · 2.3 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 2.4 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 2.4 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students · 2.5 km away
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students
St Andrew's School (Timaru)
St Andrews · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chisnallwood Intermediate a good school?
Chisnallwood Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #165 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 Chisnallwood Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Chisnallwood Intermediate ranks #165 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury and #1144 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Chisnallwood Intermediate?
Chisnallwood Intermediate had 411 students in 2026, a change of -42% over five years.
Is Chisnallwood Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Chisnallwood Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Chisnallwood Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chisnallwood Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.