Gilberthorpe School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hei Hei, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#146 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#948 of 1,559 nationally
About Gilberthorpe School
Gilberthorpe School is a state contributing located in Hei Hei, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 236 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 146th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (74th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.9%; pacific students 13.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)475
- Roll size (10%)236
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)39%
- 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 Gilberthorpe School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 236
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 39%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.6%
- 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 Gilberthorpe School has changed over time.
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Schools near Gilberthorpe School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Hornby Primary School
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275 students · 1.2 km away
Hornby High School
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Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
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Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Yaldhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 2.4 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 3.1 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Our Lady of Victories
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Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Temuka Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gilberthorpe School a good school?
Gilberthorpe School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #146 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 Gilberthorpe School rank in Canterbury?
Gilberthorpe School ranks #146 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #948 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Gilberthorpe School?
Gilberthorpe School had 236 students in 2026, a change of +39% over five years.
Is Gilberthorpe School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gilberthorpe School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Gilberthorpe School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gilberthorpe School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.