Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avonhead, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#40 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#305 of 1,559 nationally
About Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is a state full primary located in Avonhead, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 469 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 40th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.8%; pacific students 6%; international students 2.1%.
There are 3 schools in Avonhead; Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara ranks 1st of 3 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%)398
- Roll size (10%)469
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.4%
- 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 398
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 469
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6%
- 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara has changed over time.
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Schools near Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 1.0 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students · 1.4 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 1.5 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.5 km away
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 1.6 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 1.8 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.9 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 2.0 km away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 2.1 km away
Christchurch North College
Burnside · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
85 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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341 students
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146 students
Lauriston School
Lauriston · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
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543 students
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Redcliffs · State full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara a good school?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #40 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara rank in Canterbury?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara ranks #40 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #305 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara had 469 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara a primary school or a secondary school?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.