St Albans School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026St Albans, Canterbury 8014 · Christchurch City
#57 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#400 of 1,559 nationally
About St Albans School
St Albans School is a state contributing located in St Albans, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 599 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 70.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 57th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.2%; pacific students 3.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in St Albans; St Albans School ranks 2nd 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%)414
- Roll size (10%)599
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.1%
- 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 St Albans School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 414
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 599
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.8%
- 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 St Albans School has changed over time.
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Schools near St Albans School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 464 m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 1.1 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch · State full primary · Years 1–8
386 students · 1.3 km away
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 1.3 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students · 1.4 km away
St Margaret's College
Merivale · Private composite · Years 1–13
866 students · 1.5 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 1.5 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 1.5 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 1.5 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students
Dorie School
Chertsey · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Gleniti School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
Wakanui School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Lake Tekapo School
Lake Tekapo · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Albans School a good school?
St Albans School has a Success Index (NZ) of 70.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #57 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 St Albans School rank in Canterbury?
St Albans School ranks #57 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #400 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Albans School?
St Albans School had 599 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is St Albans School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Albans School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near St Albans School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Albans School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.