Parkview Pārua
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Parklands, Canterbury 8842 · Christchurch City
#163 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1118 of 1,559 nationally
About Parkview Pārua
Parkview Pārua is a state full primary located in Parklands, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 393 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 163rd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29%; pacific students 9.9%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Parklands; Parkview Pārua 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%)477
- Roll size (10%)393
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.1%
- 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 Parkview Pārua by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 393
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.9%
- 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 Parkview Pārua has changed over time.
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Schools near Parkview Pārua
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 1.1 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students · 1.5 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students · 1.5 km away
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students · 2.0 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 2.0 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 3.2 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Marshland · State full primary · Years 1–8
609 students · 3.4 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 3.5 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 3.5 km away
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parkview Pārua a good school?
Parkview Pārua has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #163 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 Parkview Pārua rank in Canterbury?
Parkview Pārua ranks #163 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1118 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Parkview Pārua?
Parkview Pārua had 393 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Parkview Pārua a primary school or a secondary school?
Parkview Pārua is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Parkview Pārua?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parkview Pārua; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.