Oceanview Heights School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Marchwiel, Canterbury 7910 · Timaru District
#187 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1440 of 1,559 nationally
About Oceanview Heights School
Oceanview Heights School is a state full primary located in Marchwiel, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 102 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 24.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 187th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.6%; pacific students 29.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Marchwiel; Oceanview Heights School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)523
- Roll size (10%)102
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)50.7%
- 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 Oceanview Heights School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 523
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 102
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 50.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 29.4%
- 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 Oceanview Heights School has changed over time.
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Schools near Oceanview Heights School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 473 m away
Grantlea Downs School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
309 students · 684 m away
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students · 955 m away
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 1.1 km away
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students · 1.1 km away
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students · 1.8 km away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 2.1 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 2.3 km away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 2.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students
Ngutuawa School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oceanview Heights School a good school?
Oceanview Heights School has a Success Index (NZ) of 24.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #187 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 Oceanview Heights School rank in Canterbury?
Oceanview Heights School ranks #187 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1440 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Oceanview Heights School?
Oceanview Heights School had 102 students in 2026, a change of +51% over five years.
Is Oceanview Heights School a primary school or a secondary school?
Oceanview Heights School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Oceanview Heights School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oceanview Heights School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.