Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Timaru, Canterbury 7910 · Timaru District
#78 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#529 of 1,559 nationally
About Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Sacred Heart School (Timaru) is a state integrated full primary located in Timaru, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 232 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 78th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (56th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.9%; pacific students 9.1%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Timaru; Sacred Heart School (Timaru) ranks 2nd of 6 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%)438
- Roll size (10%)232
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.3%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Timaru) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 232
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.1%
- 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 (Timaru) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students · 231 m away
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students · 526 m away
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 747 m away
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 1.5 km away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 1.6 km away
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students · 1.7 km away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 1.8 km away
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 2.4 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students · 2.8 km away
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
Fairlie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
Pleasant Point · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart School (Timaru) a good school?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru) has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #78 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 (Timaru) rank in Canterbury?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru) ranks #78 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #529 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sacred Heart School (Timaru)?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru) had 232 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart School (Timaru) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart School (Timaru)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart School (Timaru); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.