Timaru Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Watlington, Canterbury 7910 · Timaru District
#23 of 57 composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury
#167 of 486 nationally
About Timaru Christian School
Timaru Christian School is a state integrated composite (year 1-10) located in Watlington, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 170 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 57 ranked composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.4%; pacific students 16.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite (year 1-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)446
- Roll size (10%)170
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.3%
- 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 Timaru Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 446
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 170
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.5%
- 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 Timaru Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Timaru Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 406 m away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 600 m away
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students · 1.3 km away
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students · 1.4 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 1.6 km away
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 1.7 km away
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students · 1.8 km away
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students · 1.9 km away
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students · 1.9 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Timaru Christian School a good school?
Timaru Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 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 Timaru Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Timaru Christian School ranks #23 of 57 composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury and #167 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Timaru Christian School?
Timaru Christian School had 170 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Timaru Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Timaru Christian School is classified as a composite (year 1-10) covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Timaru Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Timaru Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.