Kaikōura Suburban School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaikoura, Canterbury 7371 · Kaikoura District
About Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikōura Suburban School is a state contributing located in Kaikoura, in the Kaikoura District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 52 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (53th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.8%; pacific students 1.9%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Kaikoura; Kaikōura Suburban School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)450
- Roll size (10%)52
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.2%
- 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 Suburban School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 52
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.9%
- 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 Suburban School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaikōura Suburban School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaikōura High School
Kaikoura · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
192 students · 4.4 km away
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 4.4 km away
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students · 5.5 km away
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
Templeton · State full primary · Years 1–8
287 students
Leeston School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Southbridge School
Southbridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Waituna Creek School
Waimate · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaikōura Suburban School a good school?
Kaikōura Suburban School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Suburban School rank in Canterbury?
Kaikōura Suburban School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kaikōura Suburban School?
Kaikōura Suburban School had 52 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Kaikōura Suburban School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaikōura Suburban School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaikōura Suburban School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kaikōura Suburban School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.