Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Addington, Canterbury 8149 · Christchurch City
#46 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#335 of 1,559 nationally
About Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is a state integrated full primary located in Addington, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 195 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 46th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (50th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 1.5%; pacific students 13.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Addington; Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) ranks 1st 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%)404
- Roll size (10%)195
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 404
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 195
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.8%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Addington · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 485 m away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students · 1.2 km away
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students · 1.3 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students · 1.5 km away
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students · 1.8 km away
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students · 1.8 km away
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central · Private full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 2.1 km away
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
106 students
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) a good school?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #46 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 Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) ranks #46 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #335 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) had 195 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart School (Christchurch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.