Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Sumner, Canterbury 8840 · Christchurch City
#51 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#349 of 1,559 nationally
About Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is a state integrated full primary located in Sumner, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 106 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 51st 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 (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.3%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Sumner; Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) 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%)401
- Roll size (10%)106
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)118.8%
- 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 Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) 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
- 106
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 118.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) has changed over time.
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Schools near Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sumner School
Sumner · State full primary · Years 1–8
323 students · 306 m away
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Te Raekura Redcliffs School
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Mt Pleasant School
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398 students · 4.0 km away
Heathcote Valley School
Heathcote Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students · 4.4 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Lyttelton · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 4.4 km away
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 5.9 km away
Ngutuawa School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 6.5 km away
Tamariki School
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 6.7 km away
Diamond Harbour School
Diamond Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 6.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) a good school?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) ranks #51 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #349 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) had 106 students in 2026, a change of +119% over five years.
Is Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) a primary school or a secondary school?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.