Tinwald School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tinwald, Canterbury 7741 · Ashburton District
#129 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#807 of 1,559 nationally
About Tinwald School
Tinwald School is a state contributing located in Tinwald, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 269 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 129th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (77th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.4%; pacific students 12.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)269
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.4%
- 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 Tinwald School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 269
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.6%
- 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 Tinwald School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tinwald School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 3.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 3.3 km away
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 3.5 km away
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students · 4.1 km away
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students · 4.3 km away
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students · 4.5 km away
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students · 4.6 km away
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 4.8 km away
Longbeach School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 6.8 km away
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rakaia School
Rakaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch · State full primary · Years 1–8
386 students
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tinwald School a good school?
Tinwald School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #129 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 Tinwald School rank in Canterbury?
Tinwald School ranks #129 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #807 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tinwald School?
Tinwald School had 269 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Tinwald School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tinwald School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tinwald School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tinwald School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.