Duntroon School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Duntroon, Canterbury 9494 · Waitaki District
#76 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#520 of 1,559 nationally
About Duntroon School
Duntroon School is a state full primary located in Duntroon, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 108 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 76th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.4%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)108
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)27.7%
- 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 Duntroon School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 108
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 27.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Duntroon School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duntroon School a good school?
Duntroon School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #76 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 Duntroon School rank in Canterbury?
Duntroon School ranks #76 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #520 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Duntroon School?
Duntroon School had 108 students in 2026, a change of +28% over five years.
Is Duntroon School a primary school or a secondary school?
Duntroon School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.