Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opawa, Canterbury 8241 · Christchurch City
#30 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#191 of 486 nationally
About Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is a state integrated composite located in Opawa, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 283 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 30th of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.1%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Opawa; Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)410
- Roll size (10%)283
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)76.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)52.4%
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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 410
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 283
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 76.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 52.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) has changed over time.
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Schools near Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Martins School
St Martins · State full primary · Years 1–8
492 students · 614 m away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 654 m away
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students · 703 m away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 801 m away
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students · 1.0 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students · 1.1 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Hillsborough · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.4 km away
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 1.5 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.7 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 1.9 km away
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301 students
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831 students
St Bede's College
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Middleton Grange School
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Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) a good school?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #30 of 57 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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) rank in Canterbury?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) ranks #30 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #191 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) had 283 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) a primary school or a secondary school?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rudolf Steiner School (Chch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.