Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hoon Hay, Canterbury 8025 · Christchurch City
#17 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#98 of 1,559 nationally
About Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is a state integrated full primary located in Hoon Hay, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 335 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 17th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (71th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.3%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Hoon Hay; Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) ranks 1st 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%)401
- Roll size (10%)335
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)21.4%
- 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 401
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 335
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 21.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) has changed over time.
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Schools near Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students · 40 m away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students · 606 m away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students · 666 m away
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students · 1.1 km away
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 1.6 km away
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students · 1.6 km away
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students · 1.8 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students · 2.0 km away
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106 students
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
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173 students
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) a good school?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) ranks #17 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #98 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) had 335 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) a primary school or a secondary school?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.