Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Riccarton, Canterbury 8041 · Christchurch City
#99 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury
#636 of 1,559 nationally
About Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Riccarton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 291 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 99th of 187 ranked intermediate schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.3%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 4.5%.
There are 5 schools in Riccarton; Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)430
- Roll size (10%)291
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.8%
- 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 291
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 543 m away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 661 m away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 958 m away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.0 km away
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 1.1 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students · 1.2 km away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 1.5 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.6 km away
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
Loburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Darfield School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Sheffield Contributing School
Sheffield · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
Glentunnel School
Glentunnel · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate a good school?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #99 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate ranks #99 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury and #636 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate had 291 students in 2026, a change of -23% over five years.
Is Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.