St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mairehau, Canterbury 8052 · Christchurch City
#18 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#99 of 1,559 nationally
About St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is a state integrated full primary located in Mairehau, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 476 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 18th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.9%; pacific students 7.8%; 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%)408
- Roll size (10%)476
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)27.4%
- 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 408
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 476
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 27.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.8%
- 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School has changed over time.
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Schools near St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch · State full primary · Years 1–8
386 students · 203 m away
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students · 974 m away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 1.1 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students · 1.2 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 1.4 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.6 km away
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students · 2.0 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 2.0 km away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 2.1 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic School a good school?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Canterbury?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School ranks #18 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #99 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School had 476 students in 2026, a change of +27% over five years.
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Francis of Assisi Catholic School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.