Methven Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Methven, Canterbury 7730 · Ashburton District
#42 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#315 of 1,559 nationally
About Methven Primary School
Methven Primary School is a state contributing located in Methven, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 294 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 42nd of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (66th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.2%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Methven; Methven Primary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)294
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.5%
- 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 Methven Primary 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
- 294
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Methven Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Methven Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students · 117 m away
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 410 m away
Windwhistle School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 14 km away
Lauriston School
Lauriston · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Little River School
Little River · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Duntroon School
Duntroon · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students
Heathcote Valley School
Heathcote Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students
Lyttelton Primary School
Lyttelton · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Rolleston School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
763 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Methven Primary School a good school?
Methven Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #42 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 Methven Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Methven Primary School ranks #42 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #315 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Methven Primary School?
Methven Primary School had 294 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Methven Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Methven Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Methven Primary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Methven Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.