Timaru South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Parkside, Canterbury 7910 · Timaru District
#178 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1254 of 1,559 nationally
About Timaru South School
Timaru South School is a state full primary located in Parkside, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 191 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 178th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (69th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.3%; pacific students 18.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)511
- Roll size (10%)191
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.8%
- 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 Timaru South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 511
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 191
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 18.3%
- 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 South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Timaru South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students · 563 m away
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students · 700 m away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 747 m away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 1.8 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 1.8 km away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 2.2 km away
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students · 2.5 km away
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 3.0 km away
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students · 3.5 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students
Chertsey School
Chertsey · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Timaru South School a good school?
Timaru South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #178 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 Timaru South School rank in Canterbury?
Timaru South School ranks #178 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1254 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Timaru South School?
Timaru South School had 191 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Timaru South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Timaru South School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Timaru South School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Timaru South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.