Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Templeton, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#137 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#868 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is a state full primary located in Templeton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 287 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 137th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.9%; pacific students 11.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)449
- Roll size (10%)287
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.4%
- 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 Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 287
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.1%
- 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 Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hornby Primary School
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275 students · 4.2 km away
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 4.4 km away
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students · 4.4 km away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students · 4.6 km away
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students · 4.7 km away
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 4.7 km away
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Yaldhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 5.1 km away
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students · 5.8 km away
Broadfield School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 5.9 km away
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 6.0 km away
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Leeston School
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Papanui Primary School
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Southbridge School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School a good school?
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #137 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 Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School rank in Canterbury?
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School ranks #137 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #868 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School?
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School had 287 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.