Tūora Fendalton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Burnside, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#24 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#162 of 1,559 nationally
About Tūora Fendalton School
Tūora Fendalton School is a state contributing located in Burnside, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 445 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 24th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.2%; pacific students 2%; international students 5.2%.
There are 5 schools in Burnside; Tūora Fendalton School ranks 2nd of 5 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%)371
- Roll size (10%)445
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.9%
- 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 Tūora Fendalton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 371
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 445
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tūora Fendalton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tūora Fendalton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 559 m away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 897 m away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 945 m away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students · 1.0 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 1.2 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.4 km away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 1.4 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 1.5 km away
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 1.5 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Cashmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Cashmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students
Sumner School
Sumner · State full primary · Years 1–8
323 students
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tūora Fendalton School a good school?
Tūora Fendalton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 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 Tūora Fendalton School rank in Canterbury?
Tūora Fendalton School ranks #24 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #162 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tūora Fendalton School?
Tūora Fendalton School had 445 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Tūora Fendalton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tūora Fendalton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tūora Fendalton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tūora Fendalton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.