Hanmer Springs School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hanmer Springs, Canterbury 7334 · Hurunui District
#87 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#575 of 1,559 nationally
About Hanmer Springs School
Hanmer Springs School is a state full primary located in Hanmer Springs, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 100 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 87th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)426
- Roll size (10%)100
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.8%
- 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 Hanmer Springs School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 100
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9%
- 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 Hanmer Springs School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hanmer Springs School a good school?
Hanmer Springs School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #87 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 Hanmer Springs School rank in Canterbury?
Hanmer Springs School ranks #87 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #575 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hanmer Springs School?
Hanmer Springs School had 100 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Hanmer Springs School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hanmer Springs School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.