Hillview Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026St Martins, Canterbury 8022 · Christchurch City
#11 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#65 of 486 nationally
About Hillview Christian School
Hillview Christian School is a state integrated composite located in St Martins, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 562 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 11th of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (56th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.8%; pacific students 14.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in St Martins; Hillview Christian School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)418
- Roll size (10%)562
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.8%
- 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 Hillview Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 562
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.4%
- 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 Hillview Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hillview Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students · 581 m away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 613 m away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students · 703 m away
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 823 m away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 942 m away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students · 988 m away
St Martins School
St Martins · State full primary · Years 1–8
492 students · 1.1 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Cashmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students · 1.8 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Hillsborough · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillview Christian School a good school?
Hillview Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 of 57 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 Hillview Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Hillview Christian School ranks #11 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #65 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hillview Christian School?
Hillview Christian School had 562 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Hillview Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hillview Christian School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Hillview Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillview Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.