State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Avonhead, Christchurch, with 591 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Avonhead School - Rakipaoa, Ministry school number 3287 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
591students
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa had 591 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 591 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
406EQI
fewer socio-economic barriers
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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
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Maria College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 829 | 0.8 km |
| St Thomas of Canterbury College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 700 | 1.1 km |
| Te Kāpehu Riccarton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 367 | 1.1 km |
| Our Lady of Victories | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 254 | 1.3 km |
| Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 425 | 1.4 km |
| Riccarton High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,103 | 1.4 km |
| Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 454 | 1.5 km |
| Westburn Te Kura O Hereora | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 457 | 1.6 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
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Common questions
What year levels does Avonhead School - Rakipaoa cover?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Avonhead School - Rakipaoa?
591 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Avonhead School - Rakipaoa have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Avonhead School - Rakipaoa 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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa a state school?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is a state school.