Christchurch North College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Burnside, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#27 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#179 of 486 nationally
About Christchurch North College
Christchurch North College is a charter secondary (year 7-15) located in Burnside, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 85 students. Charter schools (kura hourua) are publicly funded and privately operated under a contract with the Crown.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 27th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.5%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Burnside; Christchurch North College ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)446
- Roll size (10%)85
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)–
- 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 North College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 446
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 85
- Total enrolled students.
- Māori students
- 23.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
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Schools near Christchurch North College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 394 m away
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 1.3 km away
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.7 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students · 2.1 km away
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 2.2 km away
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students · 2.4 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 2.4 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 2.4 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 2.4 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is Christchurch North College a good school?
Christchurch North College has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 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 North College rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch North College ranks #27 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #179 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Christchurch North College?
Christchurch North College had 85 students in 2026.
Is Christchurch North College a primary school or a secondary school?
Christchurch North College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Christchurch North College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christchurch North College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.