Heathcote Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Heathcote Valley, Canterbury 8022 · Christchurch City
#91 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#597 of 1,559 nationally
About Heathcote Valley School
Heathcote Valley School is a state full primary located in Heathcote Valley, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 188 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 91st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.4%; pacific students 3.2%; 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%)424
- Roll size (10%)188
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.5%
- 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 Heathcote Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 424
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 188
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Heathcote Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Heathcote Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mt Pleasant School
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398 students · 2.0 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Lyttelton · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 2.8 km away
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
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Ngutuawa School
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132 students · 3.3 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
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124 students · 3.5 km away
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 3.8 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Sumner · State special school
102 students · 4.0 km away
Tamariki School
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 4.0 km away
Sumner School
Sumner · State full primary · Years 1–8
323 students · 4.2 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
106 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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134 students
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Methven Primary School
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Rolleston School
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Duntroon School
Duntroon · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Pegasus Bay School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heathcote Valley School a good school?
Heathcote Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #91 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 Heathcote Valley School rank in Canterbury?
Heathcote Valley School ranks #91 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #597 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Heathcote Valley School?
Heathcote Valley School had 188 students in 2026, a change of -24% over five years.
Is Heathcote Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Heathcote Valley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Heathcote Valley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heathcote Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.