Kaiapoi High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaiapoi, Canterbury 7630 · Waimakariri District
#32 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#198 of 486 nationally
About Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school located in Kaiapoi, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,044 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (77th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.7%; pacific students 3.5%; international students 2.6%.
There are 7 schools in Kaiapoi; Kaiapoi High School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)1,044
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)78.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)54.6%
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 High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,044
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 78.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 54.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kaiapoi High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kaiapoi High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kaiapoi High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaiapoi High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Kaiapoi · State teen parent unit
· 139 m away
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 717 m away
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students · 1000 m away
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students · 1.9 km away
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students · 2.8 km away
Ōhoka School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
224 students · 4.9 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.9 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Ouruhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 6.5 km away
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students · 7.0 km away
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
Hurunui College
Hawarden · State composite · Years 1–13
197 students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students
Cheviot Area School
Cheviot · State composite · Years 1–13
173 students
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaiapoi High School a good school?
Kaiapoi High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 Kaiapoi High School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi High School ranks #32 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #198 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaiapoi High School?
Kaiapoi High School had 1,044 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Kaiapoi High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaiapoi High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) school covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaiapoi High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaiapoi High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.