Villa Maria College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Upper Riccarton, Canterbury 8041 · Christchurch City
#10 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#62 of 486 nationally
About Villa Maria College
Villa Maria College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Upper Riccarton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 831 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.9%; pacific students 8.4%; international students 3.1%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)411
- Roll size (10%)831
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)98.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)89.3%
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 Villa Maria College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 411
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 831
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 98.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 89.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 12.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Villa Maria College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Villa Maria College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Villa Maria College has changed over time.
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Schools near Villa Maria College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 626 m away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 801 m away
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 849 m away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.0 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 1.1 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 1.1 km away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 1.1 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.5 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 1.8 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Maria College a good school?
Villa Maria College has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 57 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 Villa Maria College rank in Canterbury?
Villa Maria College ranks #10 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #62 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Villa Maria College?
Villa Maria College had 831 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Villa Maria College a primary school or a secondary school?
Villa Maria College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Villa Maria College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Villa Maria College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.