View Hill School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oxford, Canterbury 7495 · Waimakariri District
#122 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#758 of 1,559 nationally
About View Hill School
View Hill School is a state full primary located in Oxford, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 69 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 122nd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 1.4%; pacific students 5.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Oxford; View Hill School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)439
- Roll size (10%)69
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.7%
- 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 View Hill School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 69
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.8%
- 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 View Hill School has changed over time.
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Schools near View Hill School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students · 9.4 km away
Sheffield Contributing School
Sheffield · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 11 km away
Springfield School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mt Somers Springburn School
Mount Somers · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Springfield School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students
West Eyreton School
West Eyreton · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Waitaki Valley School
Kurow · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students
Frequently asked questions
Is View Hill School a good school?
View Hill School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #122 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 View Hill School rank in Canterbury?
View Hill School ranks #122 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #758 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend View Hill School?
View Hill School had 69 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is View Hill School a primary school or a secondary school?
View Hill School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near View Hill School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of View Hill School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.