West Eyreton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026West Eyreton, Canterbury 7475 · Waimakariri District
#121 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#751 of 1,559 nationally
About West Eyreton School
West Eyreton School is a state full primary located in West Eyreton, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 187 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 121st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.5%; pacific students 4.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)438
- Roll size (10%)187
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.7%
- 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 West Eyreton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 187
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- 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 West Eyreton School has changed over time.
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Schools near West Eyreton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cust School
Cust · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 4.5 km away
Te Koromiko Swannanoa School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students · 11 km away
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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126 students
Mt Somers Springburn School
Mount Somers · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Tuia Burnside Primary School
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326 students
Springfield School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
View Hill School
Oxford · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
Fairlie School
Fairlie · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Eyreton School a good school?
West Eyreton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #121 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 West Eyreton School rank in Canterbury?
West Eyreton School ranks #121 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #751 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend West Eyreton School?
West Eyreton School had 187 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is West Eyreton School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Eyreton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near West Eyreton School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of West Eyreton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.