Hinds School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hinds, Canterbury 7775 · Ashburton District
#80 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#544 of 1,559 nationally
About Hinds School
Hinds School is a state full primary located in Hinds, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 179 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 80th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (48th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.3%; pacific students 2.2%; 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%)434
- Roll size (10%)179
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.6%
- 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 Hinds School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 434
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 179
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.2%
- 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 Hinds School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hinds School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hinds School a good school?
Hinds School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #80 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 Hinds School rank in Canterbury?
Hinds School ranks #80 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #544 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hinds School?
Hinds School had 179 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Hinds School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hinds School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hinds School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Hinds School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.