Private · Full Primary · Co-ed
Nova Montessori School
A private full primary (years 1–8) in New Brighton, Christchurch, with 38 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Nova Montessori School, Ministry school number 1582 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
38students
Nova Montessori School had 38 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 38 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Nova Montessori School.
Who may enrol
Nova Montessori School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 195 | 0.5 km |
| St James School (Aranui) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 1.6 km |
| Rāwhiti School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 521 | 1.7 km |
| South New Brighton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 381 | 1.9 km |
| Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,315 | 2.3 km |
| Haeata Community Campus | Composite | Years 1–13 | 606 | 2.3 km |
| Avonside Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,089 | 2.3 km |
| Chisnallwood Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 410 | 2.9 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Nova Montessori School vs New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
- Nova Montessori School vs St James School (Aranui)
- Nova Montessori School vs Rāwhiti School
Common questions
What year levels does Nova Montessori School cover?
Nova Montessori School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Nova Montessori School?
38 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Nova Montessori School have an enrolment zone?
No. Nova Montessori School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Nova Montessori School a state school?
Nova Montessori School is a private school.