Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avonhead, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#69 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#472 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School is a state full primary located in Avonhead, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 440 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 69th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10%; pacific students 6.6%; international students 3.6%.
There are 3 schools in Avonhead; Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School ranks 3rd of 3 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%)420
- Roll size (10%)440
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.4%
- 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 Parito Kōwhai Russley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 420
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 440
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.4 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students · 1.4 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 2.0 km away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 2.2 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 2.2 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 2.3 km away
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 2.3 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 2.3 km away
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 2.4 km away
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
North Loburn School
Loburn North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
Longbeach School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
Duvauchelle School
Duvauchelle · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students
Kirwee Model School
Kirwee · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School a good school?
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #69 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 Parito Kōwhai Russley School rank in Canterbury?
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School ranks #69 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #472 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School?
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School had 440 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.