Glentunnel School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glentunnel, Canterbury 7638 · Selwyn District
#89 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#590 of 1,559 nationally
About Glentunnel School
Glentunnel School is a state contributing located in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 103 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 89th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.6%; pacific students 0%; 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%)428
- Roll size (10%)103
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.3%
- 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 Glentunnel School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 103
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.6%
- 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 Glentunnel School has changed over time.
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Schools near Glentunnel School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hororata School
Hororata · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students · 6.7 km away
Sheffield Contributing School
Sheffield · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 13 km away
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students · 14 km away
Darfield School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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208 students
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360 students
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
Loburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Darfield School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Dunsandel School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Hanmer Springs School
Hanmer Springs · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Glentunnel School a good school?
Glentunnel School has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #89 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 Glentunnel School rank in Canterbury?
Glentunnel School ranks #89 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #590 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Glentunnel School?
Glentunnel School had 103 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Glentunnel School a primary school or a secondary school?
Glentunnel School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Glentunnel School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Glentunnel School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.