Wharenui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Riccarton, Canterbury 8041 · Christchurch City
#98 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#627 of 1,559 nationally
About Wharenui School
Wharenui School is a state full primary located in Riccarton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 441 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 98th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.2%; pacific students 9.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Riccarton; Wharenui School ranks 4th of 5 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%)457
- Roll size (10%)441
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)40.9%
- 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 Wharenui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 457
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 441
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 40.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.1%
- 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 Wharenui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wharenui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 818 m away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.1 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students · 1.3 km away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 1.6 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 1.7 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.7 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.8 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students · 1.8 km away
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students · 2.0 km away
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Pūtahi Belfast School
Belfast · State full primary · Years 1–8
453 students
Waikari School
Waikari · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wharenui School a good school?
Wharenui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #98 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 Wharenui School rank in Canterbury?
Wharenui School ranks #98 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #627 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wharenui School?
Wharenui School had 441 students in 2026, a change of +41% over five years.
Is Wharenui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wharenui School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wharenui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wharenui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.