Our Lady of Victories
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Sockburn, Canterbury 8443 · Christchurch City
#11 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#55 of 1,559 nationally
About Our Lady of Victories
Our Lady of Victories is a state integrated full primary located in Sockburn, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 263 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 85.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 11th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (61th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.6%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Sockburn; Our Lady of Victories 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%)376
- Roll size (10%)263
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.7%
- 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 Our Lady of Victories by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 376
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 263
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- 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 Our Lady of Victories has changed over time.
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Schools near Our Lady of Victories
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 373 m away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 514 m away
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 585 m away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 1.1 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.3 km away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 1.4 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 2.0 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students · 2.1 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 2.2 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of Victories a good school?
Our Lady of Victories has a Success Index (NZ) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Victories rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of Victories ranks #11 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #55 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Our Lady of Victories?
Our Lady of Victories had 263 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Our Lady of Victories a primary school or a secondary school?
Our Lady of Victories is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Our Lady of Victories?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Our Lady of Victories; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.