He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Merivale, Canterbury · Christchurch City
#49 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury
#346 of 1,559 nationally
About He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Merivale, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 541 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 49th of 187 ranked intermediate schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 2%.
There are 6 schools in Merivale; He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)407
- Roll size (10%)541
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.9%
- 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 407
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 541
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students · 382 m away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 451 m away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students · 896 m away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 921 m away
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 925 m away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students · 963 m away
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 1.1 km away
St Margaret's College
Merivale · Private composite · Years 1–13
866 students · 1.1 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 1.2 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.2 km away
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224 students
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Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
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678 students
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
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Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
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Frequently asked questions
Is He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate a good school?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #49 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate ranks #49 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury and #346 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate had 541 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.