Elmwood Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Merivale, Canterbury 8014 · Christchurch City
#2 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#19 of 1,559 nationally
About Elmwood Normal School
Elmwood Normal School is a state contributing located in Merivale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 564 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 90.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 1.1%.
There are 6 schools in Merivale; Elmwood Normal School ranks 1st of 2 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%)376
- Roll size (10%)564
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1%
- 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 Elmwood Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 376
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 564
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Elmwood Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near Elmwood Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 382 m away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students · 616 m away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students · 664 m away
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 736 m away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 833 m away
St Margaret's College
Merivale · Private composite · Years 1–13
866 students · 837 m away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 910 m away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students · 1.2 km away
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 1.3 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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456 students
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students
Sumner School
Sumner · State full primary · Years 1–8
323 students
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
Cashmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elmwood Normal School a good school?
Elmwood Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Elmwood Normal School rank in Canterbury?
Elmwood Normal School ranks #2 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #19 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Elmwood Normal School?
Elmwood Normal School had 564 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Elmwood Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Elmwood Normal School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Elmwood Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elmwood Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.