Geraldine Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Geraldine, Canterbury 7930 · Timaru District
#119 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#744 of 1,559 nationally
About Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine Primary School is a state contributing school located in Geraldine, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 278 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 119th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.2%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Geraldine; Geraldine Primary School ranks 3rd 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%)439
- Roll size (10%)278
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.9%
- 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 Geraldine Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 278
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.2%
- 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 Geraldine Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Geraldine Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students · 959 m away
Woodbury School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 7.3 km away
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 9.2 km away
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mt Somers Springburn School
Mount Somers · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Springfield School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
View Hill School
Oxford · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students
West Eyreton School
West Eyreton · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Waitaki Valley School
Kurow · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Geraldine Primary School a good school?
Geraldine Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #119 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 Geraldine Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine Primary School ranks #119 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #744 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Geraldine Primary School?
Geraldine Primary School had 278 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Geraldine Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Geraldine Primary School is classified as a contributing school covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Geraldine Primary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Geraldine Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.