St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaiapoi, Canterbury 7630 · Waimakariri District
#90 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#592 of 1,559 nationally
About St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) is a state integrated full primary located in Kaiapoi, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 204 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 90th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (52th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.3%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Kaiapoi; St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) ranks 2nd of 6 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%)440
- Roll size (10%)204
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)73%
- 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 (Kaiapoi) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 204
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 73%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- 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 Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students · 627 m away
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 717 m away
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Kaiapoi · State teen parent unit
· 856 m away
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students · 1.2 km away
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students · 3.5 km away
Ōhoka School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
224 students · 5.4 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.6 km away
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 6.7 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Ouruhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 6.7 km away
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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232 students
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196 students
St Anne's School (Woolston)
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182 students
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
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St Joseph's School (Fairlie)
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) a good school?
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #90 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 (Kaiapoi) rank in Canterbury?
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) ranks #90 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #592 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) had 204 students in 2026, a change of +73% over five years.
Is St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) 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 (Kaiapoi)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.