Wairakei School (Christchurch)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bryndwr, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#170 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1173 of 1,559 nationally
About Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Wairakei School (Christchurch) is a state contributing located in Bryndwr, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 210 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 170th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (53th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.8%; pacific students 6.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Bryndwr; Wairakei School (Christchurch) ranks 2nd of 2 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%)478
- Roll size (10%)210
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.2%
- 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 Wairakei School (Christchurch) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 478
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 210
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Wairakei School (Christchurch) has changed over time.
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Schools near Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 929 m away
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 1.2 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students · 1.2 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 1.4 km away
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 1.4 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.5 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.6 km away
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students · 1.7 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 1.8 km away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Makikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Waipara School
Waipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
St Andrew's School (Timaru)
St Andrews · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wairakei School (Christchurch) a good school?
Wairakei School (Christchurch) has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #170 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 Wairakei School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Wairakei School (Christchurch) ranks #170 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1173 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wairakei School (Christchurch)?
Wairakei School (Christchurch) had 210 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Wairakei School (Christchurch) a primary school or a secondary school?
Wairakei School (Christchurch) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wairakei School (Christchurch)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wairakei School (Christchurch); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.