Ngutuawa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Woolston, Canterbury 8023 · Christchurch City
#186 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1424 of 1,559 nationally
About Ngutuawa School
Ngutuawa School is a state full primary located in Woolston, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 132 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 186th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 34.1%; pacific students 12.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Woolston; Ngutuawa School ranks 4th of 4 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%)526
- Roll size (10%)132
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.3%
- 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 Ngutuawa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 132
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 34.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.1%
- 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 Ngutuawa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngutuawa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 446 m away
Tamariki School
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 866 m away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Hillsborough · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.1 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 1.5 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
· 1.5 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 1.9 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 2.0 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 2.3 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 2.3 km away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngutuawa School a good school?
Ngutuawa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #186 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 Ngutuawa School rank in Canterbury?
Ngutuawa School ranks #186 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1424 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ngutuawa School?
Ngutuawa School had 132 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Ngutuawa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngutuawa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngutuawa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ngutuawa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.