Woodbury School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Geraldine, Canterbury 7991 · Timaru District
#59 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#416 of 1,559 nationally
About Woodbury School
Woodbury School is a state contributing located in Geraldine, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 119 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 59th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5%; pacific students 0.8%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Geraldine; Woodbury 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%)412
- Roll size (10%)119
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.3%
- 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 Woodbury School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 412
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 119
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.8%
- 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 Woodbury School has changed over time.
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Schools near Woodbury School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students · 7.1 km away
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 7.3 km away
Carew Peel Forest School
Carew · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students
Cust School
Cust · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Diamond Harbour School
Diamond Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
Aoraki Mount Cook School
Mt Cook · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodbury School a good school?
Woodbury School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #59 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 Woodbury School rank in Canterbury?
Woodbury School ranks #59 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #416 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Woodbury School?
Woodbury School had 119 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Woodbury School a primary school or a secondary school?
Woodbury School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Woodbury School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Woodbury School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.