Kaiapoi Borough School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaiapoi, Canterbury 7630 · Waimakariri District
#150 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#976 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi Borough School is a state full primary located in Kaiapoi, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 377 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 150th 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) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.5%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Kaiapoi; Kaiapoi Borough School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)490
- Roll size (10%)377
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.8%
- 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 Kaiapoi Borough School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 377
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- 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 Kaiapoi Borough School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaiapoi Borough School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 627 m away
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 1000 m away
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students · 1.0 km away
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Kaiapoi · State teen parent unit
· 1.1 km away
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students · 3.8 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.0 km away
Ōhoka School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
224 students · 5.0 km away
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 6.2 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Ouruhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 7.3 km away
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
Hornby Primary School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaiapoi Borough School a good school?
Kaiapoi Borough School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #150 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 Kaiapoi Borough School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi Borough School ranks #150 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #976 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaiapoi Borough School?
Kaiapoi Borough School had 377 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Kaiapoi Borough School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaiapoi Borough School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaiapoi Borough School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaiapoi Borough School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.