Christchurch East School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch Central, Canterbury 8011 · Christchurch City
#102 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#653 of 1,559 nationally
About Christchurch East School
Christchurch East School is a state full primary located in Christchurch Central, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 301 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 102nd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.6%; pacific students 11%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Christchurch Central; Christchurch East School ranks 1st of 2 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%)454
- Roll size (10%)301
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13%
- 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 Christchurch East School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 454
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 301
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11%
- 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 Christchurch East School has changed over time.
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Schools near Christchurch East School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students · 902 m away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.0 km away
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students · 1.0 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students · 1.2 km away
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central · Private full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 1.4 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Christchurch · Private full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 1.6 km away
Christ's College
Christchurch Central · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
707 students · 1.7 km away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 1.8 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students · 1.9 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students
Waikari School
Waikari · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Christchurch East School a good school?
Christchurch East School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #102 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 Christchurch East School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch East School ranks #102 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #653 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Christchurch East School?
Christchurch East School had 301 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Christchurch East School a primary school or a secondary school?
Christchurch East School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Christchurch East School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christchurch East School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.