Dorie School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Chertsey, Canterbury 7781 · Ashburton District
#84 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#552 of 1,559 nationally
About Dorie School
Dorie School is a state full primary located in Chertsey, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 64 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 84th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 0%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Chertsey; Dorie 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%)414
- Roll size (10%)64
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20%
- 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 Dorie School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 414
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 64
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 0%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- 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 Dorie School has changed over time.
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Schools near Dorie School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students
Clearview Primary
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857 students
Gleniti School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
Wakanui School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Lake Tekapo School
Lake Tekapo · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dorie School a good school?
Dorie School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #84 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 Dorie School rank in Canterbury?
Dorie School ranks #84 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #552 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dorie School?
Dorie School had 64 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Dorie School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dorie School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Dorie School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Dorie School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.