Mairehau High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch, Canterbury 8052 · Christchurch City
#56 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#380 of 486 nationally
About Mairehau High School
Mairehau High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Christchurch, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 407 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 56th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26%; pacific students 8.8%; international students 0.5%.
There are 8 schools in Christchurch; Mairehau High School ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)510
- Roll size (10%)407
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)54.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)36.1%
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 Mairehau High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 510
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 407
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 54.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 36.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Mairehau High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Mairehau High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Mairehau High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mairehau High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch · State full primary · Years 1–8
386 students · 773 m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 974 m away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 1.6 km away
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students · 1.9 km away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 2.0 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 2.1 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 2.3 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 2.4 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 2.4 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Marshland · State full primary · Years 1–8
609 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mairehau High School a good school?
Mairehau High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #56 of 57 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 Mairehau High School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau High School ranks #56 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #380 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mairehau High School?
Mairehau High School had 407 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Mairehau High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mairehau High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mairehau High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mairehau High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.