State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Grantlea Downs School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Marchwiel, Timaru, with 303 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Grantlea Downs School, Ministry school number 2111 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
303students
Grantlea Downs School had 303 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 303 students on the roll, so they sum to about 127%, 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
498EQI
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Enrolment zone — advisory
Grantlea Downs School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview Heights School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 103 | 0.7 km |
| St Joseph's School (Timaru) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 213 | 0.9 km |
| Mountainview High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 442 | 1.3 km |
| Waimataitai School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 463 | 1.5 km |
| Craighead Diocesan School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 410 | 1.7 km |
| Highfield School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 307 | 2.5 km |
| Bluestone School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 471 | 2.8 km |
| Timaru Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 808 | 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
- Grantlea Downs School vs Oceanview Heights School
- Grantlea Downs School vs St Joseph's School (Timaru)
- Grantlea Downs School vs Waimataitai School
Common questions
What year levels does Grantlea Downs School cover?
Grantlea Downs School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Grantlea Downs School?
303 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Grantlea Downs School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Grantlea Downs School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Grantlea Downs School a state school?
Grantlea Downs School is a state school.