Whītau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Linwood, Canterbury 8062 · Christchurch City
#168 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1158 of 1,559 nationally
About Whītau School
Whītau School is a state contributing school located in Linwood, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 314 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 168th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 37.9%; pacific students 27.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Linwood; Whītau School ranks 1st of 3 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%)513
- Roll size (10%)314
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)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 Whītau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 513
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 314
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 37.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 27.7%
- 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 Whītau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whītau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students · 564 m away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 1.2 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.6 km away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 1.6 km away
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students · 1.7 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students · 1.8 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students · 2.0 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students · 2.0 km away
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students · 2.2 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
· 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Bromley · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Timaru South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whītau School a good school?
Whītau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #168 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 Whītau School rank in Canterbury?
Whītau School ranks #168 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1158 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whītau School?
Whītau School had 314 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Whītau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whītau School is classified as a contributing school covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whītau School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whītau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.