Canterbury is a region in the South Island of New Zealand. It contains numerous rural primary schools, several small town primary and secondary schools, and big-city schools in Christchurch.
Due to the large number of schools in Christchurch, they are listed separately at List of schools in Christchurch. Schools in the Waitaki District which are located in the Canterbury part of the district are listed at List of schools in Otago.
In New Zealand schools, students begin formal education in Year 1 at the age of five. Year 13 is the final year of secondary education. Years 14 and 15 refer to adult education facilities.
State schools are those fully funded by the government and at which no fees can be charged, although a donation is commonly requested. A state integrated school is a state school with a special character based on a religious or philosophical belief.
Kura Kaupapa Māori are Māori immersion schools that are also state funded, but deliver their curriculum in the Māori language. There are two of these schools in Christchurch: Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi in Spreydon (Decile 3), and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waitaha in Woolston (Decile 1).
The decile indicates the socio-economic group that the school catchment area falls into. A rating of 1 indicates a poor area; a rating of 10 a well-off one. The decile ratings used here come from the Ministry of Education Te Kete Ipurangi website and from the decile change spreadsheet listed in the references. The deciles were last revised using information from the 2006 Census. The roll of each school changes frequently as students start school for the first time, move between schools, and graduate. The rolls given here are those provided by the Ministry of Education, based on figures from August 2024. The Ministry of Education institution number, given in the last column, links to the Education Counts page for each school.
Kaikoura District
The Kaikoura district is the northernmost district of the Canterbury region, and is home to 4,410 people. The district seat of Kaikōura (pop. 2,470) is the only significant urban area.
| Name | MOE | Years | Area | Authority | Roll | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapuku School | 3369 | 1–8 | Hapuku | State | 22 | ||
| Kaikōura High School | 307 | 7–13 | Kaikōura | State | 199 | ||
| Kaikoura Primary School | 3391 | 1–6 | Kaikōura | State | 127 | ||
| Kaikoura Suburban School | 3392 | 1–6 | Kaikōura | State | 49 | ||
| St Joseph's School | 3530 | 1–8 | Kaikōura | State integrated | 106 | Catholic |
- Former schools
- Woodbank School, Clarence – closed in December 2013 due to declining roll numbers
- Lynton Downs School – closed April 2017.
Hurunui District
| Name | Years | Area | Authority | Roll | Website | MOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley School | 1–8 | Amberley | State | 232 | 3276 | |
| Amuri Area School | 1–13 | Culverden | State | 371 | 308 | |
| Broomfield School | 1–8 | Broomfield | State | 126 | 3303 | |
| Cheviot Area School | 1–13 | Cheviot | State | 188 | 309 | |
| Greta Valley School | 1–8 | Greta Valley | State | 37 | 3359 | |
| Hanmer Springs School | 1–8 | Hanmer Springs | State | 92 | 3368 | |
| Hurunui College | 1–13 | Hawarden | State | 209 | 311 | |
| Leithfield School | 1–8 | Leithfield | State | 115 | - | 3411 |
| Omihi School | 1–8 | Omihi | State | 45 | - | 3454 |
| Rotherham School | 1–6 | Rotherham | State | 40 | 3490 | |
| Waiau School | 1–6 | Waiau | State | 36 | 3566 | |
| Waikari School | 1–8 | Waikari | State | 31 | - | 3569 |
| Waipara School | 1–8 | Waipara | State | 38 | - | 3576 |
Waimakariri District
Former schools
- Okuku School, closed in 1987, students moved to Loburn School.
- Waikuku School, state full primary at Waikuku, relocated to Pegasus Town in April–May 2014 and renamed Pegasus Bay School.
Christchurch City
Main article: List of schools in ChristchurchSelwyn District
| Name | MOE | Years | Location | Authority | Opened | Roll | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ararira Springs Primary School | 585 | 1–8 | Lincoln | State | 2019 | 466 | ||
| Broadfield School | 3301 | 1–8 | Broadfield | State | 151 | |||
| Burnham School | 3304 | 1–8 | Burnham | State | 161 | |||
| Clearview Primary School | 6980 | 1–8 | Rolleston | State | 2010 | 832 | ||
| Darfield High School | 346 | 7–13 | Darfield | State | 820 | |||
| Darfield School | 3326 | 1–6 | Darfield | State | 285 | |||
| Dunsandel School | 3331 | 1–6 | Dunsandel | State | 132 | |||
| Ellesmere College | 349 | 7–13 | Leeston | State | 518 | |||
| Glentunnel School | 3352 | 1–6 | Glentunnel | State | 105 | |||
| Greendale School | 3357 | 1–6 | Greendale | State | 38 | - | ||
| Hororata School | 3381 | 1–6 | Hororata | State | 97 | |||
| Kirwee Model School | 3397 | 1–6 | Kirwee | State | 158 | |||
| Ladbrooks School | 3402 | 1–8 | Ladbrooks | State | 132 | |||
| Leeston School | 3410 | 1–6 | Leeston | State | 307 | |||
| Lemonwood Grove School | 6967 | 1–8 | Rolleston | State | 2017 | 990 | ||
| Lincoln High School | 347 | 9–13 | Lincoln | State | 1406 | |||
| Lincoln Primary School | 3412 | 1–8 | Lincoln | State | 781 | |||
| Prebbleton School | 3478 | 1–8 | Prebbleton | State | 557 | |||
| Rolleston College | 654 | 9–13 | Rolleston | State | 2017 | 1723 | ||
| Rolleston School | 3488 | 1–8 | Rolleston | State | 1893 | 754 | ||
| Rolleston Christian School | 710 | 1–8 | Rolleston | State integrated | 2015 | 259 | Nondenominational Christian | |
| Sheffield Contributing School | 3502 | 1–6 | Sheffield and Waddington | State | 100 | |||
| Southbridge School | 3509 | 1–6 | Southbridge | State | 137 | |||
| Springfield School | 3515 | 1–6 | Springfield | State | 46 | - | ||
| Springston School | 3516 | 1–8 | Springston | State | 221 | |||
| Tai Tapu School | 3549 | 1–8 | Tai Tapu | State | 257 | |||
| Waitaha School | 3554 | Rolleston | State | 142 | Special needs school | |||
| Weedons School | 3585 | 1–8 | Weedons | State | 157 | |||
| West Melton School | 3587 | 1–8 | West Melton | State | 465 | |||
| West Rolleston Primary School | 584 | 1–8 | Rolleston | State | 2016 | 790 | ||
| Windwhistle School | 3597 | 1–6 | Darfield | State | 30 |
Ashburton District
The Ashburton District covers the area between the Rakaia River and the Rangitata River, and is home to 38,400 people. Ashburton (pop. 21,700) is the district seat and by far the largest town, with significant other towns including Methven (pop. c.1350) and Rakaia (pop. c. 1000).
| Name | Years | Gender | Area | Authority | Decile | Roll | Website | MOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenton School | 1–6 | Coed | Ashburton | State | 8 | 403 | 3274 | |
| Ashburton Borough School | 1–8 | Coed | Ashburton | State | 7 | 284 | 3281 | |
| Ashburton Christian School | 1–8 | Coed | Elgin | State integrated | 10 | 280 | 608 | |
| Ashburton College | 9–13 | Coed | Ashburton | State | 7 | 1316 | 351 | |
| Ashburton Intermediate | 7–8 | Coed | Ashburton | State | 6 | 475 | 3282 | |
| Ashburton Netherby School | 1–6 | Coed | Netherby | State | 3 | 176 | 3283 | |
| Carew Peel Forest School | 1–6 | Coed | Carew | State | 10 | 78 | 3308 | |
| Chertsey School | 1–6 | Coed | Chertsey | State | 6 | 39 | 3313 | |
| Dorie School | 1–8 | Coed | Rakaia | State | 9 | 76 | 3329 | |
| Fairton School | 1–6 | Coed | Ashburton | State | 6 | 39 | 3336 | |
| Hampstead School | 1–6 | Coed | Ashburton | State | 4 | 325 | 3367 | |
| Hinds School | 1–8 | Coed | Hinds | State | 9 | 159 | 3375 | |
| Lauriston School | 1–6 | Coed | Lauriston | State | 9 | 83 | 3407 | |
| Longbeach School | 1–8 | Coed | Willowby | State | 9 | 150 | 3594 | |
| Mayfield School | 1–8 | Coed | Mayfield | State | 9 | 89 | 3432 | |
| Methven School | 1–6 | Coed | Methven | State | 9 | 287 | 3436 | |
| Mount Hutt College | 7–13 | Coed | Methven | State | 9 | 565 | 348 | |
| Mt Somers Springburn School | 1–8 | Coed | Mount Somers | State | 10 | 86 | 3441 | |
| Our Lady of Snows School | 1–8 | Coed | Methven | State integrated | 10 | 37 | 3462 | |
| Rakaia School | 1–8 | Coed | Rakaia | State | 4 | 188 | 3480 | |
| St Joseph's School | 1–8 | Coed | Ashburton | State integrated | 8 | 249 | 3527 | |
| Tinwald School | 1–6 | Coed | Tinwald | State | 6 | 278 | 3561 | |
| Wakanui School | 1–8 | Coed | Wakanui | State | 8 | 103 | 3580 |
Former schools
- Lowcliffe School - full primary school, closed October 2011 due to declining roll numbers.
- Pendarves School - years 1–6, closed in the late 20th century due to declining roll numbers. Pendarves School children were moved to Chertsey School when it closed.
Timaru District
| Name | Years | Gender | Area | Authority | Decile | Roll | Website | MOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arowhenua Maori School | 1–8 | Coed | Arowhenua | State | 4 | 35 | 3280 | |
| Barton Rural School | 1–8 | Coed | Fairview | State | 8 | 178 | 2112 | |
| Beaconsfield School | 1–8 | Coed | Pareora West | State | 8 | 110 | 2114 | |
| Bluestone School | 1–8 | Coed | West End | State | 5 | 508 | 2113 | |
| Craighead Diocesan School | 7–13 | Girls | Highfield | State integrated | 9 | 420 | 357 | |
| Geraldine High School | 7–13 | Coed | Geraldine | State | 8 | 609 | 352 | |
| Geraldine Primary School | 1–6 | Coed | Geraldine | State | 8 | 267 | – | 2107 |
| Gleniti School | 1–8 | Coed | Gleniti | State | 10 | 407 | 3347 | |
| Grantlea Downs School | 1–8 | Coed | Marchwiel | State | 4 | 318 | 2111 | |
| Highfield School | 1–8 | Coed | Highfield | State | 7 | 315 | 3373 | |
| Mountainview High School | 9–13 | Coed | Marchwiel | State | 6 | 511 | 359 | |
| Oceanview Heights School | 1–8 | Coed | Marchwiel | State | 2 | 99 | 2110 | |
| Opihi College | 7–13 | Coed | Temuka | State | 5 | 285 | 354 | |
| Pleasant Point Primary School | 1–8 | Coed | Pleasant Point | State | 8 | 265 | 3477 | |
| Roncalli College | 9–13 | Coed | Parkside | State integrated | 6 | 514 | 358 | |
| Sacred Heart School | 1–8 | Coed | Timaru Central | State integrated | 5 | 229 | 3498 | |
| St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) | 1–8 | Coed | Pleasant Point | State integrated | 7 | 58 | 3528 | |
| St Joseph's School (Temuka) | 1–8 | Coed | Temuka | State integrated | 5 | 126 | 3532 | |
| St Joseph's School (Timaru) | 1–8 | Coed | Marchwiel | State integrated | 7 | 219 | 3533 | |
| Temuka Primary School | 1–6 | Coed | Temuka | State | 5 | 230 | 2109 | |
| Timaru Boys' High School | 9–13 | Boys | West End | State | 7 | 750 | 360 | |
| Timaru Christian School | 1–10 | Coed | Watlington | State integrated | 8 | 165 | 1611 | |
| Timaru Girls' High School | 9–13 | Girls | Parkside | State | 5 | 451 | 361 | |
| Timaru South School | 1–8 | Coed | Parkside | State | 3 | 227 | 2115 | |
| Waihi School | 4–8 | Coed | Winchester | Private | 9 | 122 | 4147 | |
| Waimataitai School | 1–8 | Coed | Waimataitai | State | 7 | 513 | 3572 | |
| Winchester Rural School | 1–6 | Coed | Winchester | State | 5 | 241 | 2108 | |
| Woodbury School | 1–6 | Coed | Woodbury | State | 9 | 112 | 3599 |
Mackenzie District
| Name | Years | Gender | Area | Authority | Decile | Roll | Website | MOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury School | 1–6 | Coed | Albury | State | 8 | 30 | 3273 | |
| Aoraki Mount Cook School | 1–8 | Coed | Mount Cook Village | State | 10 | 6 | 3442 | |
| Cannington School | 1–8 | Coed | Cave | State | 9 | 18 | - | 3307 |
| Fairlie School | 1–6 | Coed | Fairlie | State | 7 | 120 | 3335 | |
| Lake Tekapo School | 1–6 | Coed | Lake Tekapo | State | 7 | 35 | - | 3406 |
| Mackenzie College | 7–13 | Coed | Fairlie | State | 7 | 186 | 353 | |
| St Joseph's School | 1–8 | Coed | Fairlie | State integrated | 7 | 20 | 3529 | |
| Twizel Area School | 1–13 | Coed | Twizel | State | 8 | 232 | 527 |
Former schools
- Twizel Primary School, a contributing primary (Year 1–6) school, and Twizel High School, a Year 7–13 secondary school. The schools opened in Twizel in 1970 and 1971 respectively, primarily to serve the children of workers building the Upper Waitaki hydroelectric scheme. After the scheme was completed in 1985 and the workers moved on, the two separate schools were no longer needed, and in 1986 were merged on the High School site to form Twizel Area School.
Waimate District
| Name | Years | Gender | Area | Authority | Decile | Roll | Website | MOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenavy School | 1–8 | Coed | Glenavy | State | 9 | 127 | 3348 | |
| Makikihi School | 1–8 | Coed | Makikihi | State | 7 | 30 | 3426 | |
| St Andrew's School | 1–8 | Coed | Saint Andrews | State | 5 | 100 | 3519 | |
| St Patrick's School | 1–8 | Coed | Waimate | State integrated | 3 | 28 | 3539 | |
| Waihao Downs School | 1–6 | Coed | Waihao Downs | State | 8 | 88 | 3567 | |
| Waimate Centennial School | 1–6 | Coed | Waimate | State | 3 | 141 | 3573 | |
| Waimate High School | 7–13 | Coed | Waimate | State | 4 | 310 | 362 | |
| Waimate Main School | 1–6 | Coed | Waimate | State | 2 | 91 | 3574 | |
| Waituna Creek School | 1–8 | Coed | Waituna | State | 5 | 33 | 3579 |
Former schools
- Morven School - full primary school, closed 2016 due to declining roll numbers.
- Waihaorunga School - full primary school, closed 2010 due to declining roll numbers.
Notes
- "About School: School basics". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 26 May 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- "School Donations & Fees". New Zealand Ministry of Education. 23 June 1998. Archived from the original on 14 July 2006. Retrieved 23 June 2006.
- "about NZ education". EduSearch. Archived from the original on 2 June 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- "How The Decile Is Calculated". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- "Reviews of Deciles - General Information". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- Dangerfield, Emma (18 December 2013). "Farewell to Woodbank School after 99 years". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- "Lynton Downs School (3422) Closure Notice - 2017-go910 - New Zealand Gazette".
- Teen Parent Unit rolls are returned with their host school. In the case of Karanga Mai Young Parents College and Kimihia Parent's College, the host schools are Kaiapoi High School and Linwood College respectively.
- Topp, Shelley (19 November 2019). "Celebrations mark 150 years at school". Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- Law, Tina (13 June 2013). "Principal prepares for Pegasus move". The Press. Christchurch. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- Parata, Hekia (3 March 2017). "Three new primary schools to open in 2019". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Parata, Hekia (17 September 2015). "New School Establishment Notice – Rolleston South Primary School". New Zealand Gazette. 2015 (101). New Zealand Government. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- Parata, Hekia (27 February 2014). "New School Establishment Notice – Rolleston Secondary School". New Zealand Gazette. 2014 (24). New Zealand Government: 716. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- Durry, Amanda (16 September 2011). "Lowcliffe School to officially close next month". Ashburton Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
- "Waihaorunga school to shut". The Timaru Herald. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
References
- Te Kete Ipurangi Ministry of Education website
- ERO school and early childhood education reports Education Review Office
- Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools
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