Tamariki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Woolston, Canterbury 8241 · Christchurch City
About Tamariki School
Tamariki School is a state integrated full primary located in Woolston, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 51 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.5%; pacific students 7.8%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Woolston; Tamariki School ranks 2nd of 4 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%)464
- Roll size (10%)51
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2%
- 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 Tamariki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 51
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.8%
- 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 Tamariki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tamariki School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students · 525 m away
Ngutuawa School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 866 m away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.1 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
· 1.3 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 1.3 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 1.7 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Hillsborough · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.8 km away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 2.0 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 2.2 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Kaikoura · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tamariki School a good school?
Tamariki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Tamariki School rank in Canterbury?
Tamariki School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Tamariki School?
Tamariki School had 51 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Tamariki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tamariki School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Tamariki School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tamariki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.