Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Amberley, Canterbury 7481 · Hurunui District
#142 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#898 of 1,559 nationally
About Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is a state full primary located in Amberley, in the Hurunui District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 143 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 142nd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.8%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Amberley; Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)448
- Roll size (10%)143
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.6%
- 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 Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 448
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 143
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai has changed over time.
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Schools near Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Amberley School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 5.2 km away
Te Waitai Sefton School
Sefton · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 7.7 km away
Broomfield School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 10.0 km away
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students · 14 km away
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 14 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai a good school?
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #142 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 Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai rank in Canterbury?
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai ranks #142 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #898 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai?
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai had 143 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai a primary school or a secondary school?
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.