St Mark's School (Christchurch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opawa, Canterbury 8023 · Christchurch City
#33 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#260 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mark's School (Christchurch)
St Mark's School (Christchurch) is a state integrated full primary located in Opawa, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 241 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.4%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Opawa; St Mark's School (Christchurch) ranks 1st of 3 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%)398
- Roll size (10%)241
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.4%
- 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 Mark's School (Christchurch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 398
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 241
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 Mark's School (Christchurch) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students · 306 m away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 519 m away
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students · 613 m away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students · 801 m away
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 965 m away
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 1.3 km away
St Martins School
St Martins · State full primary · Years 1–8
492 students · 1.4 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
· 1.5 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Hillsborough · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.6 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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173 students
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mark's School (Christchurch) a good school?
St Mark's School (Christchurch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Mark's School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
St Mark's School (Christchurch) ranks #33 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #260 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mark's School (Christchurch)?
St Mark's School (Christchurch) had 241 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is St Mark's School (Christchurch) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mark's School (Christchurch) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mark's School (Christchurch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mark's School (Christchurch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.