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Tuia Burnside Primary School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Ilam, Christchurch, with 319 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll319at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic437moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Tuia Burnside Primary School, Ministry school number 3305 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

319students

Tuia Burnside Primary School had 319 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 14646%
Asian 10232%
Māori 6520%
Pacific 4113%
MELAA 258%
International <5

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 319 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, 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

437EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 437

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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

Tuia Burnside Primary 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

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3305
Address96 Memorial Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch
Territorial authorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1956-02-01

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 670 0.3 km
Christ The King School (Burnside) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 317 0.6 km
Burnside High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 2,725 0.7 km
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora Full PrimaryYears 1–8 457 0.9 km
Tūora Fendalton School ContributingYears 1–6 419 0.9 km
Medbury Preparatory School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 372 1.2 km
Wairakei School (Christchurch) ContributingYears 1–6 202 1.5 km
Ilam School ContributingYears 1–6 378 1.5 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Tuia Burnside Primary School cover?

Tuia Burnside Primary School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Tuia Burnside Primary School?

319 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Tuia Burnside Primary School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Tuia Burnside Primary 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 Tuia Burnside Primary School a state school?

Tuia Burnside Primary School is a state school.

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