Mt Somers Springburn School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mount Somers, Canterbury 7771 · Ashburton District
#118 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#742 of 1,559 nationally
About Mt Somers Springburn School
Mt Somers Springburn School is a state full primary located in Mount Somers, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 79 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 118th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.5%; pacific students 1.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)439
- Roll size (10%)79
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.5%
- 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 Mt Somers Springburn School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 79
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.3%
- 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 Mt Somers Springburn School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mt Somers Springburn School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Allenton School
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West Eyreton School
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Waitaki Valley School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mt Somers Springburn School a good school?
Mt Somers Springburn School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #118 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 Mt Somers Springburn School rank in Canterbury?
Mt Somers Springburn School ranks #118 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #742 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mt Somers Springburn School?
Mt Somers Springburn School had 79 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Mt Somers Springburn School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mt Somers Springburn School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mt Somers Springburn School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Mt Somers Springburn School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.