Woodend School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Woodend, Canterbury 7641 · Waimakariri District
#83 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#551 of 1,559 nationally
About Woodend School
Woodend School is a state full primary located in Woodend, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 612 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 83rd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (51th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.3%; pacific students 3.4%; 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%)453
- Roll size (10%)612
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)56.6%
- 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 Woodend School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 612
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 56.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- 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 Woodend School has changed over time.
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Schools near Woodend School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
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192 students · 2.1 km away
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students · 2.4 km away
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students · 5.3 km away
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students · 5.5 km away
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students · 5.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students · 6.0 km away
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students · 6.1 km away
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students · 6.2 km away
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 6.4 km away
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 6.7 km away
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South New Brighton School
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Southbridge School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Woodend School a good school?
Woodend School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #83 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 Woodend School rank in Canterbury?
Woodend School ranks #83 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #551 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Woodend School?
Woodend School had 612 students in 2026, a change of +57% over five years.
Is Woodend School a primary school or a secondary school?
Woodend School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Woodend School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Woodend School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.