Pūtahi Belfast School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Belfast, Canterbury 8051 · Christchurch City
#143 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#901 of 1,559 nationally
About Pūtahi Belfast School
Pūtahi Belfast School is a state full primary located in Belfast, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 453 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 143rd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.6%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Belfast; Pūtahi Belfast School ranks 1st of 1 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%)458
- Roll size (10%)453
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.5%
- 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 Pūtahi Belfast School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 458
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 453
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- 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 Pūtahi Belfast School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pūtahi Belfast School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students · 580 m away
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students · 2.3 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Ouruhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 2.9 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 3.1 km away
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 3.5 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Marshland · State full primary · Years 1–8
609 students · 3.7 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 3.7 km away
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 3.7 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 3.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Cannington School
Cannington · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
Waikari School
Waikari · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pūtahi Belfast School a good school?
Pūtahi Belfast School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #143 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 Pūtahi Belfast School rank in Canterbury?
Pūtahi Belfast School ranks #143 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #901 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pūtahi Belfast School?
Pūtahi Belfast School had 453 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Pūtahi Belfast School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pūtahi Belfast School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pūtahi Belfast School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pūtahi Belfast School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.