Darfield High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Darfield, Canterbury 7541 · Selwyn District
#21 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#142 of 486 nationally
About Darfield High School
Darfield High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Darfield, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 821 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 21st of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (69th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.1%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 3.3%.
There are 3 schools in Darfield; Darfield High School ranks 3rd of 3 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%)447
- Roll size (10%)821
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50.5%
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 Darfield High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 821
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Darfield High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Darfield High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Darfield High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Darfield High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Darfield School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 219 m away
Kirwee Model School
Kirwee · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students · 9.3 km away
Greendale School
Greendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
33 students · 9.3 km away
Sheffield Contributing School
Sheffield · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 13 km away
Hororata School
Hororata · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students · 13 km away
Glentunnel School
Glentunnel · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students
Amuri Area School
Culverden · State composite · Years 1–13
355 students
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students
Twizel Area School
Twizel · State composite · Years 1–13
251 students
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Darfield High School a good school?
Darfield High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 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 Darfield High School rank in Canterbury?
Darfield High School ranks #21 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #142 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Darfield High School?
Darfield High School had 821 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Darfield High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Darfield High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Darfield High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Darfield High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.