Papanui High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papanui, Canterbury 8542 · Christchurch City
#45 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#267 of 486 nationally
About Papanui High School
Papanui High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Papanui, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,416 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 45th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.4%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 4%.
There are 6 schools in Papanui; Papanui High School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)461
- Roll size (10%)1,416
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)70.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)45.4%
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 Papanui High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,416
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 70.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 45.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 17.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Papanui High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Papanui High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Papanui High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papanui High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students · 677 m away
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 771 m away
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students · 966 m away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 976 m away
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 1.1 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 1.1 km away
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 1.1 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 1.4 km away
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ellesmere College
Leeston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
575 students
Cheviot Area School
Cheviot · State composite · Years 1–13
173 students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
Hurunui College
Hawarden · State composite · Years 1–13
197 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papanui High School a good school?
Papanui High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 of 57 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 Papanui High School rank in Canterbury?
Papanui High School ranks #45 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #267 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papanui High School?
Papanui High School had 1,416 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Papanui High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papanui High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papanui High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papanui High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.