Greta Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Amberley, Canterbury 7483 · Hurunui District
About Greta Valley School
Greta Valley School is a state full primary located in Amberley, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 35 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Amberley; Greta Valley School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)35
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.8%
- 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 Greta Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 35
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- 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 Greta Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Greta Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury)
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Tūtira Ashgrove School
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441 students
Waiau School
Waiau · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Waihao Downs School
Waihao Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Rotherham School
Rotherham · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Greta Valley School a good school?
Greta Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Greta Valley School rank in Canterbury?
Greta Valley School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Greta Valley School?
Greta Valley School had 35 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Greta Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Greta Valley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Greta Valley School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Greta Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.