St Andrew's School (Timaru)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026St Andrews, Canterbury 7988 · Waimate District
#174 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1233 of 1,559 nationally
About St Andrew's School (Timaru)
St Andrew's School (Timaru) is a state full primary located in St Andrews, in the Waimate District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 81 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 174th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16%; pacific students 8.6%; 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%)479
- Roll size (10%)81
- 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 St Andrew's School (Timaru) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 81
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.6%
- 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 St Andrew's School (Timaru) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Andrew's School (Timaru)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Beaconsfield School
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126 students · 11 km away
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 12 km away
Barton Rural School
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187 students · 13 km away
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 14 km away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 14 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students · 14 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 15 km away
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students · 15 km away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 15 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Andrew's School (Timaru) a good school?
St Andrew's School (Timaru) has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #174 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 Andrew's School (Timaru) rank in Canterbury?
St Andrew's School (Timaru) ranks #174 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1233 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Andrew's School (Timaru)?
St Andrew's School (Timaru) had 81 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is St Andrew's School (Timaru) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Andrew's School (Timaru) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near St Andrew's School (Timaru)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Andrew's School (Timaru); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.