Papanui Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papanui, Canterbury 8051 · Christchurch City
#109 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#694 of 1,559 nationally
About Papanui Primary School
Papanui Primary School is a state contributing located in Papanui, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 236 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 109th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (74th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (51th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.3%; pacific students 8.5%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Papanui; Papanui Primary School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)452
- Roll size (10%)236
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.9%
- 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 Papanui Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 452
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 236
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.5%
- 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 Papanui Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Papanui Primary 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 · 432 m away
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 498 m away
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 637 m away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 1.1 km away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 1.1 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.3 km away
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students · 1.4 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 1.5 km away
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students · 1.6 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Southbridge School
Southbridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students
Leeston School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Papanui Primary School a good school?
Papanui Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #109 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 Papanui Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Papanui Primary School ranks #109 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #694 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Papanui Primary School?
Papanui Primary School had 236 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Papanui Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Papanui Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Papanui Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Papanui Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.