Rāwhiti School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026North New Brighton, Canterbury 8083 · Christchurch City
#145 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#942 of 1,559 nationally
About Rāwhiti School
Rāwhiti School is a state full primary located in North New Brighton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 551 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 145th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.5%; pacific students 9.6%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in North New Brighton; Rāwhiti School 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%)478
- Roll size (10%)551
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.2%
- 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 Rāwhiti School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 478
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 551
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.6%
- 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 Rāwhiti School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rāwhiti School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students · 803 m away
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students · 860 m away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 1.2 km away
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 1.7 km away
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 2.0 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 2.0 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students · 2.7 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 2.8 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 2.8 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
St Andrew's School (Timaru)
St Andrews · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rāwhiti School a good school?
Rāwhiti School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #145 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 Rāwhiti School rank in Canterbury?
Rāwhiti School ranks #145 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #942 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rāwhiti School?
Rāwhiti School had 551 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Rāwhiti School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rāwhiti School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rāwhiti School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rāwhiti School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.