Te Pā o Rākaihautū
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Linwood, Canterbury 8013 · Christchurch City
#51 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#328 of 486 nationally
About Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Te Pā o Rākaihautū is a state composite located in Linwood, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 205 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 51st of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (79th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 95.6%; pacific students 21.5%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Linwood; Te Pā o Rākaihautū ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)517
- Roll size (10%)205
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)84.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)78.9%
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 Pā o Rākaihautū by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 517
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 205
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 84.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 78.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 95.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.5%
- 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 Pā o Rākaihautū has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Pā o Rākaihautū has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Pā o Rākaihautū has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 564 m away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 692 m away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 1.1 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.4 km away
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students · 1.6 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
· 1.7 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 1.8 km away
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 1.9 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 2.1 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Pā o Rākaihautū a good school?
Te Pā o Rākaihautū has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 of 57 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 Pā o Rākaihautū rank in Canterbury?
Te Pā o Rākaihautū ranks #51 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #328 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Pā o Rākaihautū?
Te Pā o Rākaihautū had 205 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Te Pā o Rākaihautū a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Pā o Rākaihautū is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Pā o Rākaihautū?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Pā o Rākaihautū; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.