Paparoa Street School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papanui, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#50 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#347 of 1,559 nationally
About Paparoa Street School
Paparoa Street 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 341 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 50th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.1%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 2.9%.
There are 6 schools in Papanui; Paparoa Street School ranks 3rd 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%)398
- Roll size (10%)341
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-28%
- 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 Paparoa Street School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 398
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 341
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -28%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Paparoa Street School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paparoa Street School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students · 661 m away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 804 m away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 1.1 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 1.2 km away
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 1.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students · 1.3 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 1.3 km away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 1.4 km away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 1.6 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 1.6 km away
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146 students
Lauriston School
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96 students
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
543 students
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Redcliffs · State full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paparoa Street School a good school?
Paparoa Street School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 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 Paparoa Street School rank in Canterbury?
Paparoa Street School ranks #50 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #347 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paparoa Street School?
Paparoa Street School had 341 students in 2026, a change of -28% over five years.
Is Paparoa Street School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paparoa Street School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paparoa Street School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paparoa Street School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.