Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Yaldhurst, Canterbury 7676 · Christchurch City
#112 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#698 of 1,559 nationally
About Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha is a state full primary located in Yaldhurst, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 132 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 112th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (67th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.9%; pacific students 8.3%; 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%)432
- Roll size (10%)132
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15%
- 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 Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 132
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.3%
- 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 Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha has changed over time.
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Schools near Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Hornby High School
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Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
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Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
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Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
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Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
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St Thomas of Canterbury College
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686 students · 5.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha a good school?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #112 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 Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha rank in Canterbury?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha ranks #112 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #698 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha had 132 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha a primary school or a secondary school?
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.