Temuka Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Temuka, Canterbury 7920 · Timaru District
#167 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1152 of 1,559 nationally
About Temuka Primary School
Temuka Primary School is a state contributing located in Temuka, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 215 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 167th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.1%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Temuka; Temuka Primary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)476
- Roll size (10%)215
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.5%
- 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 Temuka Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 476
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 215
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- 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 Temuka Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Temuka Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 308 m away
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students · 906 m away
Arowhenua Maori School
Arowhenua · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 1.6 km away
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 6.3 km away
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 8.2 km away
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 12 km away
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
Pleasant Point · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 12 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
309 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
Makikihi School
Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Temuka Primary School a good school?
Temuka Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #167 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 Temuka Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Temuka Primary School ranks #167 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1152 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Temuka Primary School?
Temuka Primary School had 215 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Temuka Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Temuka Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Temuka Primary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Temuka Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.