Mairehau Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch, Canterbury 8640 · Christchurch City
#156 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1013 of 1,559 nationally
About Mairehau Primary School
Mairehau Primary School is a state full primary located in Christchurch, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 386 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 156th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29%; pacific students 10.4%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Christchurch; Mairehau Primary School ranks 6th of 7 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%)466
- Roll size (10%)386
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.4%
- 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 Mairehau Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 466
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 386
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.4%
- 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 Mairehau Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mairehau Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 203 m away
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students · 773 m away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 1.3 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 1.4 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 1.4 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.8 km away
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students · 1.9 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 2.1 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 2.2 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Rakaia School
Rakaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mairehau Primary School a good school?
Mairehau Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #156 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 Mairehau Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau Primary School ranks #156 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1013 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mairehau Primary School?
Mairehau Primary School had 386 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Mairehau Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mairehau Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mairehau Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mairehau Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.