Te Oraka
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Shirley, Canterbury 8640 · Christchurch City
#172 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury
#1207 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Oraka
Te Oraka is a state intermediate located in Shirley, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 194 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 172nd of 187 ranked intermediate schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (70th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33%; pacific students 9.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Shirley; Te Oraka ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)505
- Roll size (10%)194
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)42.8%
- 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 Oraka by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 194
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 42.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.8%
- 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 Te Oraka has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Oraka
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 529 m away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students · 686 m away
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students · 1.6 km away
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students · 1.9 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch · State full primary · Years 1–8
386 students · 1.9 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 2.0 km away
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 2.2 km away
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students · 2.2 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 2.2 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Chertsey School
Chertsey · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Oraka a good school?
Te Oraka has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #172 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 Oraka rank in Canterbury?
Te Oraka ranks #172 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury and #1207 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Oraka?
Te Oraka had 194 students in 2026, a change of +43% over five years.
Is Te Oraka a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Oraka is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Oraka?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Oraka; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.