Redwood School (Christchurch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Redwood, Canterbury 8051 · Christchurch City
#127 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#800 of 1,559 nationally
About Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood School (Christchurch) is a state contributing located in Redwood, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 303 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 127th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (67th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.8%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Redwood; Redwood School (Christchurch) ranks 1st of 2 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%)443
- Roll size (10%)303
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.3%
- 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 Redwood School (Christchurch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 303
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- 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 Redwood School (Christchurch) has changed over time.
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Schools near Redwood School (Christchurch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 906 m away
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 1.2 km away
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 1.5 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 1.6 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 1.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students · 1.8 km away
Pūtahi Belfast School
Belfast · State full primary · Years 1–8
453 students · 2.3 km away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 2.3 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 2.5 km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury)
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Waiau School
Waiau · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Redwood School (Christchurch) a good school?
Redwood School (Christchurch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #127 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 Redwood School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Redwood School (Christchurch) ranks #127 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #800 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Redwood School (Christchurch)?
Redwood School (Christchurch) had 303 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Redwood School (Christchurch) a primary school or a secondary school?
Redwood School (Christchurch) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Redwood School (Christchurch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Redwood School (Christchurch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.