Christchurch Adventist School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papanui, Canterbury 8542 · Christchurch City
#15 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#99 of 486 nationally
About Christchurch Adventist School
Christchurch Adventist School is a state integrated composite located in Papanui, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 293 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 15th of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 3.8%; pacific students 22.9%; international students 0.3%.
There are 6 schools in Papanui; Christchurch Adventist School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)435
- Roll size (10%)293
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)89.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)89.5%
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 Christchurch Adventist School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 435
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 293
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 89.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 89.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 3.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 22.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Christchurch Adventist School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Christchurch Adventist School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Christchurch Adventist School has changed over time.
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Schools near Christchurch Adventist School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 661 m away
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 761 m away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 892 m away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 966 m away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students · 1.2 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 1.3 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 1.4 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 1.5 km away
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 1.5 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Christchurch Adventist School a good school?
Christchurch Adventist School has a Success Index (NZ) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Christchurch Adventist School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Adventist School ranks #15 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #99 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Christchurch Adventist School?
Christchurch Adventist School had 293 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Christchurch Adventist School a primary school or a secondary school?
Christchurch Adventist School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Christchurch Adventist School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christchurch Adventist School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.