Emmanuel Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bishopdale, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#8 of 57 composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury
#60 of 486 nationally
About Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School is a state integrated composite (year 1-10) located in Bishopdale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 301 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand and 8th of 57 ranked composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5%; pacific students 5%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Bishopdale; Emmanuel Christian School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite (year 1-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)409
- Roll size (10%)301
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.1%
- 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 Emmanuel Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 409
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 301
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5%
- 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 Emmanuel Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Emmanuel Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students · 431 m away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.1 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 1.3 km away
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.7 km away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 2.0 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 2.1 km away
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 2.1 km away
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students · 2.3 km away
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emmanuel Christian School a good school?
Emmanuel Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Emmanuel Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Emmanuel Christian School ranks #8 of 57 composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury and #60 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Emmanuel Christian School?
Emmanuel Christian School had 301 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Emmanuel Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Emmanuel Christian School is classified as a composite (year 1-10) covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Emmanuel Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emmanuel Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.