Waltham School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waltham, Canterbury 8023 · Christchurch City
#176 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1250 of 1,559 nationally
About Waltham School
Waltham School is a state full primary located in Waltham, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 263 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 176th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (61th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.3%; pacific students 12.5%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waltham; Waltham 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%)489
- Roll size (10%)263
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.2%
- 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 Waltham School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 263
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.5%
- 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 Waltham School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waltham School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students · 668 m away
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students · 823 m away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students · 965 m away
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students · 1.5 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.5 km away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students · 1.5 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students · 1.6 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students · 1.8 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
Hornby Primary School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waltham School a good school?
Waltham School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #176 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 Waltham School rank in Canterbury?
Waltham School ranks #176 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1250 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waltham School?
Waltham School had 263 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Waltham School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waltham School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waltham School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waltham School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.