Rakaia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rakaia, Canterbury 7710 · Ashburton District
#160 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1054 of 1,559 nationally
About Rakaia School
Rakaia School is a state full primary located in Rakaia, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 200 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 160th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (51th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.5%; pacific students 12%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)200
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.6%
- 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 Rakaia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 200
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12%
- 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 Rakaia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rakaia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
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Waimataitai School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rakaia School a good school?
Rakaia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #160 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 Rakaia School rank in Canterbury?
Rakaia School ranks #160 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1054 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rakaia School?
Rakaia School had 200 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Rakaia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rakaia School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rakaia School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Rakaia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.