South New Brighton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026South New Brighton, Canterbury 8062 · Christchurch City
#140 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#885 of 1,559 nationally
About South New Brighton School
South New Brighton School is a state full primary located in South New Brighton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 393 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 140th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.4%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)454
- Roll size (10%)393
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.9%
- 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 South New Brighton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 454
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 393
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 South New Brighton School has changed over time.
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Schools near South New Brighton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students · 1.9 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 2.4 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Aranui · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students · 2.8 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students · 3.2 km away
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Redcliffs · State full primary · Years 1–8
264 students · 3.4 km away
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students · 3.6 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 3.9 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 4.0 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students · 4.1 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students
Waikari School
Waikari · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South New Brighton School a good school?
South New Brighton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #140 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 South New Brighton School rank in Canterbury?
South New Brighton School ranks #140 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #885 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South New Brighton School?
South New Brighton School had 393 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is South New Brighton School a primary school or a secondary school?
South New Brighton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near South New Brighton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South New Brighton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.