St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bryndwr, Canterbury 8052 · Christchurch City
#34 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#274 of 1,559 nationally
About St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) is a state integrated full primary located in Bryndwr, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 175 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 34th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.7%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0.6%.
There are 3 schools in Bryndwr; St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) ranks 1st 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%)376
- Roll size (10%)175
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- 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 Patrick's School (Bryndwr) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 376
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 175
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 787 m away
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students · 910 m away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 921 m away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 1.1 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.2 km away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students · 1.4 km away
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students · 1.5 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students · 1.6 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students · 1.6 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students · 1.6 km away
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St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
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St Joseph's School (Papanui)
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St Mary's School (Christchurch)
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) a good school?
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 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 Patrick's School (Bryndwr) rank in Canterbury?
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) ranks #34 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #274 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)?
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) had 175 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's School (Bryndwr); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.