Little River School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Little River, Canterbury 7591 · Christchurch City
About Little River School
Little River School is a state full primary located in Little River, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 39 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.5%; pacific students 12.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)39
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-58.6%
- 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 Little River School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 39
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -58.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.8%
- 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 Little River School has changed over time.
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Schools near Little River School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little River School a good school?
Little River School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary 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 Little River School rank in Canterbury?
Little River School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Little River School?
Little River School had 39 students in 2026, a change of -59% over five years.
Is Little River School a primary school or a secondary school?
Little River School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Little River School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Little River School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.