Tuia Burnside Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ilam, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#113 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#700 of 1,559 nationally
About Tuia Burnside Primary School
Tuia Burnside Primary School is a state contributing located in Ilam, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 326 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 113th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.2%; pacific students 10.7%; international students 2.5%.
There are 3 schools in Ilam; Tuia Burnside Primary School ranks 3rd 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)326
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.9%
- 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 Tuia Burnside Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 326
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tuia Burnside Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tuia Burnside Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 300 m away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 575 m away
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 686 m away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 881 m away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 897 m away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.2 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.5 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 1.8 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fairlie School
Fairlie · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
West Eyreton School
West Eyreton · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Beaconsfield School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Mt Somers Springburn School
Mount Somers · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Omihi School
Hurunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
Albury School
Albury · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tuia Burnside Primary School a good school?
Tuia Burnside Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #113 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 Tuia Burnside Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Tuia Burnside Primary School ranks #113 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #700 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tuia Burnside Primary School?
Tuia Burnside Primary School had 326 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Tuia Burnside Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tuia Burnside Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tuia Burnside Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tuia Burnside Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.