Te Kura o Tuahiwi
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaiapoi, Canterbury 7691 · Waimakariri District
#169 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1164 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Te Kura o Tuahiwi is a state 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 192 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 169th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (69th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 82.3%; pacific students 13%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Kaiapoi; Te Kura o Tuahiwi ranks 6th 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%)498
- Roll size (10%)192
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.3%
- 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 Tuahiwi by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 498
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 192
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 82.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13%
- 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 Tuahiwi has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 2.1 km away
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students · 3.8 km away
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students · 4.0 km away
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students · 4.5 km away
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students · 4.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students · 4.9 km away
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students · 5.0 km away
Te Matauru Primary
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students · 5.3 km away
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 5.4 km away
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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309 students
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355 students
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Chertsey School
Chertsey · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura o Tuahiwi a good school?
Te Kura o Tuahiwi has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #169 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 Tuahiwi rank in Canterbury?
Te Kura o Tuahiwi ranks #169 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1164 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura o Tuahiwi?
Te Kura o Tuahiwi had 192 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Te Kura o Tuahiwi a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura o Tuahiwi is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura o Tuahiwi?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura o Tuahiwi; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.