Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wigram, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#8 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#45 of 1,559 nationally
About Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is a state contributing located in Wigram, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 492 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 87.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 8th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 5.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)392
- Roll size (10%)492
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)54.8%
- 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 Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 392
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 492
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 54.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.3%
- 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 Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu has changed over time.
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Schools near Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua
Halswell · State special school
10 students · 1.7 km away
Aidanfield Christian School
Aidanfield · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
477 students · 1.9 km away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students · 2.0 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 2.1 km away
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students · 2.2 km away
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
646 students · 2.2 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 2.3 km away
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 2.3 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 2.5 km away
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu a good school?
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu has a Success Index (NZ) of 87.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu rank in Canterbury?
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu ranks #8 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #45 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu had 492 students in 2026, a change of +55% over five years.
Is Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu a primary school or a secondary school?
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.