Medbury Preparatory School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fendalton, Canterbury 8540 · Christchurch City
About Medbury Preparatory School
Medbury Preparatory School is a private full primary located in Fendalton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 381 students. Independent schools charging full tuition fees.
Medbury Preparatory 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 7.3%; pacific students 0.5%; international students 2.1%.
There are 2 schools in Fendalton.
Published measures
All figures published for Medbury Preparatory School by the official sources.
- Total roll
- 381
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Medbury Preparatory School has changed over time.
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Schools near Medbury Preparatory School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 559 m away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students · 818 m away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 908 m away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 911 m away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.0 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.2 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 1.3 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 1.7 km away
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 1.7 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 1.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is Medbury Preparatory School a good school?
Medbury Preparatory 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 Medbury Preparatory School rank in Canterbury?
Medbury Preparatory School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Medbury Preparatory School?
Medbury Preparatory School had 381 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Medbury Preparatory School a primary school or a secondary school?
Medbury Preparatory School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a private school.
What other schools are near Medbury Preparatory School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Medbury Preparatory School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.