Kaikōura Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Esplanade, Canterbury 7300 · Kaikoura District
#159 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1043 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaikōura Primary School
Kaikōura Primary School is a state contributing located in Esplanade, in the Kaikoura District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 125 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 159th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40%; pacific students 1.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)471
- Roll size (10%)125
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.5%
- 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 Kaikōura Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 471
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 125
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.6%
- 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 Kaikōura Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaikōura Primary 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 · 1.1 km away
Kaikōura High School
Kaikoura · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
192 students · 1.2 km away
Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikoura · State contributing · Years 1–6
52 students · 5.5 km away
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Waimate Centennial School
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138 students
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaikōura Primary School a good school?
Kaikōura Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #159 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 Kaikōura Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Kaikōura Primary School ranks #159 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1043 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaikōura Primary School?
Kaikōura Primary School had 125 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Kaikōura Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaikōura Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaikōura Primary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kaikōura Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.