Darfield School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Darfield, Canterbury 7510 · Selwyn District
#52 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#367 of 1,559 nationally
About Darfield School
Darfield School is a state contributing located in Darfield, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 329 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 52nd of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Darfield; Darfield School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)430
- Roll size (10%)329
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)34.3%
- 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 Darfield School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 329
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 34.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 Darfield School has changed over time.
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Schools near Darfield School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students · 219 m away
Kirwee Model School
Kirwee · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students · 9.0 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 contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
Loburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
Sheffield Contributing School
Sheffield · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
Glentunnel School
Glentunnel · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Darfield School a good school?
Darfield School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #52 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 Darfield School rank in Canterbury?
Darfield School ranks #52 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #367 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Darfield School?
Darfield School had 329 students in 2026, a change of +34% over five years.
Is Darfield School a primary school or a secondary school?
Darfield School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Darfield School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Darfield School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.