Christ The King School (Burnside)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Burnside, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#29 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#210 of 1,559 nationally
About Christ The King School (Burnside)
Christ The King School (Burnside) is a state integrated full primary located in Burnside, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 322 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 29th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.4%; pacific students 5.9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Burnside; Christ The King School (Burnside) ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)369
- Roll size (10%)322
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.2%
- 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 Christ The King School (Burnside) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 369
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 322
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.9%
- 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 Christ The King School (Burnside) has changed over time.
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Schools near Christ The King School (Burnside)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 222 m away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 571 m away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 575 m away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 595 m away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.4 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students · 1.5 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.5 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.8 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Christ The King School (Burnside) a good school?
Christ The King School (Burnside) has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 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 Christ The King School (Burnside) rank in Canterbury?
Christ The King School (Burnside) ranks #29 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #210 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Christ The King School (Burnside)?
Christ The King School (Burnside) had 322 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Christ The King School (Burnside) a primary school or a secondary school?
Christ The King School (Burnside) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Christ The King School (Burnside)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christ The King School (Burnside); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.