Highfield School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glenwood, Canterbury 7910 · Timaru District
#141 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#888 of 1,559 nationally
About Highfield School
Highfield School is a state full primary located in Glenwood, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 316 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 141st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.2%; pacific students 10.8%; 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%)477
- Roll size (10%)316
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.6%
- 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 Highfield School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 316
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.8%
- 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 Highfield School has changed over time.
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Schools near Highfield School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 984 m away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 1.4 km away
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 1.6 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 1.7 km away
Gleniti School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 1.8 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students · 1.8 km away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 1.9 km away
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students · 2.0 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
309 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highfield School a good school?
Highfield School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #141 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 Highfield School rank in Canterbury?
Highfield School ranks #141 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #888 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Highfield School?
Highfield School had 316 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Highfield School a primary school or a secondary school?
Highfield School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Highfield School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highfield School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.