Kingslea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Richmond, Canterbury 7643 · Christchurch City
About Kingslea School
Kingslea School is a state special school located in Richmond, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 117 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Kingslea School does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 76.1%; pacific students 14.5%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Richmond.
Published measures
All figures published for Kingslea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 569
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 117
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 45.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 76.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.5%
- 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 Kingslea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kingslea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 1.0 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 1.1 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.3 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 1.5 km away
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students · 1.6 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students · 1.6 km away
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.7 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students · 1.9 km away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 2.1 km away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State special school schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Southern Health School
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Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua
Halswell · State special school
10 students
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingslea School a good school?
Kingslea School is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Kingslea School rank in Canterbury?
Kingslea School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kingslea School?
Kingslea School had 117 students in 2026, a change of +46% over five years.
Is Kingslea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kingslea School is classified as a special school. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kingslea School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kingslea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.