St Martins School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026St Martins, Canterbury 8022 · Christchurch City
#44 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#328 of 1,559 nationally
About St Martins School
St Martins School is a state full primary located in St Martins, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 492 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 44th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (87th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.3%; pacific students 2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in St Martins; St Martins School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)402
- Roll size (10%)492
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.5%
- 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 Martins School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 402
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 492
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2%
- 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 Martins School has changed over time.
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Schools near St Martins School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students · 614 m away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students · 988 m away
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students · 1.1 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 1.2 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 1.4 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Cashmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students · 1.7 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Hillsborough · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.7 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.7 km away
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ladbrooks School
Ladbrooks · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Marshland · State full primary · Years 1–8
609 students
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Redcliffs · State full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students
Lauriston School
Lauriston · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Martins School a good school?
St Martins School has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #44 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 Martins School rank in Canterbury?
St Martins School ranks #44 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #328 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Martins School?
St Martins School had 492 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is St Martins School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Martins School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near St Martins School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Martins School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.