St Mary's School (Christchurch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch, Canterbury 8013 · Christchurch City
#38 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#300 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's School (Christchurch)
St Mary's School (Christchurch) is a state integrated full primary located in Christchurch, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 127 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 38th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (87th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.1%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Christchurch; St Mary's School (Christchurch) ranks 1st of 7 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%)397
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7%
- 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 Mary's School (Christchurch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 397
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- 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 Mary's School (Christchurch) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
The Cathedral Grammar School
Christchurch · Private full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 1.0 km away
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 1.0 km away
Christ's College
Christchurch Central · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
707 students · 1.2 km away
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students · 1.3 km away
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central · Private full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 1.4 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students · 1.4 km away
St Margaret's College
Merivale · Private composite · Years 1–13
866 students · 1.5 km away
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 1.5 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students · 1.6 km away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's School (Christchurch) a good school?
St Mary's School (Christchurch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #38 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 Mary's School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
St Mary's School (Christchurch) ranks #38 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #300 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's School (Christchurch)?
St Mary's School (Christchurch) had 127 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is St Mary's School (Christchurch) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary'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 Mary's School (Christchurch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's School (Christchurch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.