St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch, Canterbury 8041 · Christchurch City
#39 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#303 of 1,559 nationally
About St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
St Teresa's School (Riccarton) 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 173 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 39th 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 size (46th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.3%; pacific students 6.4%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Christchurch; St Teresa's School (Riccarton) ranks 2nd 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%)398
- Roll size (10%)173
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.6%
- 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 Teresa's School (Riccarton) 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
- 173
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.4%
- 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 Teresa's School (Riccarton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 543 m away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students · 748 m away
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 818 m away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 908 m away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.1 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.4 km away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 1.5 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students · 1.7 km away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 2.0 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 2.1 km away
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Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
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St Joseph's School (Papanui)
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Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
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106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Teresa's School (Riccarton) a good school?
St Teresa's School (Riccarton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #39 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 Teresa's School (Riccarton) rank in Canterbury?
St Teresa's School (Riccarton) ranks #39 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #303 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
St Teresa's School (Riccarton) had 173 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is St Teresa's School (Riccarton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Teresa's School (Riccarton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Teresa's School (Riccarton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.