Waimairi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Christchurch, Canterbury 8052 · Christchurch City
#72 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#490 of 1,559 nationally
About Waimairi School
Waimairi School is a state contributing located in Christchurch, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 330 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 72nd of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.1%; pacific students 3.9%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Christchurch; Waimairi School ranks 3rd of 7 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%)418
- Roll size (10%)330
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.8%
- 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 Waimairi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 330
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.9%
- 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 Waimairi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waimairi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students · 761 m away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 787 m away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students · 887 m away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students · 1.1 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.3 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students · 1.3 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.4 km away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 1.5 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 1.8 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 1.9 km away
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State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Broomfield School
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140 students
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81 students
Te Koromiko Swannanoa School
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311 students
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waimairi School a good school?
Waimairi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #72 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 Waimairi School rank in Canterbury?
Waimairi School ranks #72 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #490 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waimairi School?
Waimairi School had 330 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Waimairi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waimairi School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waimairi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waimairi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.