Kaikōura High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaikoura, Canterbury 7340 · Kaikoura District
#50 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#315 of 486 nationally
About Kaikōura High School
Kaikōura High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Kaikoura, in the Kaikoura District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 192 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 50th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.8%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0.5%.
There are 4 schools in Kaikoura; Kaikōura High School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)475
- Roll size (10%)192
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)69.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)30.8%
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 Kaikōura High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 192
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 69.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 30.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 32.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kaikōura High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kaikōura High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kaikōura High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaikōura High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 100 m away
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 1.2 km away
Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikoura · State contributing · Years 1–6
52 students · 4.4 km away
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students
Waimate High School
Waimate · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
291 students
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 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 Kaikōura High School a good school?
Kaikōura High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 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 Kaikōura High School rank in Canterbury?
Kaikōura High School ranks #50 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #315 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaikōura High School?
Kaikōura High School had 192 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Kaikōura High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaikōura High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaikōura High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kaikōura High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.