Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Methven, Canterbury 7730 · Ashburton District
About Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) is a state integrated full primary located in Methven, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 41 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.4%; pacific students 12.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Methven; Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) ranks 2nd of 3 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%)403
- Roll size (10%)41
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)63%
- 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 Snows School (Methven) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 41
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 63%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.2%
- 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 Snows School (Methven) has changed over time.
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Schools near Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students · 329 m away
Methven Primary School
Methven · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 410 m away
Lauriston School
Lauriston · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 15 km away
Windwhistle School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
106 students
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) a good school?
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Snows School (Methven) rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)?
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) had 41 students in 2026, a change of +63% over five years.
Is Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) a primary school or a secondary school?
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) 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 Snows School (Methven)?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.