Ilam School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ilam, Canterbury 8041 · Christchurch City
#37 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#292 of 1,559 nationally
About Ilam School
Ilam School is a state contributing located in Ilam, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 411 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 37th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.4%; pacific students 4.9%; international students 3.2%.
There are 3 schools in Ilam; Ilam School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)394
- Roll size (10%)411
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.6%
- 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 Ilam School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 394
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 411
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ilam School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ilam School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 661 m away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 911 m away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 1.0 km away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 1.1 km away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 1.1 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 1.5 km away
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 1.5 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students · 1.5 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mt Pleasant School
Mt Pleasant · State full primary · Years 1–8
398 students
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
Broadfield School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students
West Melton School
West Melton · State full primary · Years 1–8
500 students
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
543 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ilam School a good school?
Ilam School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 Ilam School rank in Canterbury?
Ilam School ranks #37 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #292 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ilam School?
Ilam School had 411 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Ilam School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ilam School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ilam School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ilam School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.