New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Brighton, Canterbury 8083 · Christchurch City
#105 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#657 of 1,559 nationally
About New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is a state integrated full primary located in New Brighton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 196 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 105th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (50th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.8%; pacific students 12.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in New Brighton; New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) ranks 1st of 1 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%)445
- Roll size (10%)196
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.7%
- 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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 196
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.8%
- 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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) has changed over time.
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Schools near New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 534 m away
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students · 1.2 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 1.7 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students · 1.8 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students · 1.9 km away
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 2.4 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students · 2.4 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 2.8 km away
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 3.2 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
Fairlie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Frequently asked questions
Is New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) a good school?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #105 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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) rank in Canterbury?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) ranks #105 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #657 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) had 196 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) a primary school or a secondary school?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Brighton Catholic School (Chch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.