Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fendalton, Canterbury 8053 · Christchurch City
#43 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury
#323 of 1,559 nationally
About Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Fendalton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 678 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 187 ranked intermediate schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.5%; pacific students 5%; international students 1.6%.
There are 2 schools in Fendalton; Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)405
- Roll size (10%)678
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.8%
- 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 Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 405
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 678
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 300 m away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students · 595 m away
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students · 602 m away
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students · 945 m away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students · 1.1 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.2 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.3 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 1.6 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.8 km away
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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609 students
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224 students
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students
Lincoln Primary School
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
858 students
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students
Ladbrooks School
Ladbrooks · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate a good school?
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 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 Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate ranks #43 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury and #323 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate?
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate had 678 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.