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Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate

A state intermediate (years 7–8) in Riccarton, Christchurch, with 285 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 7–8
On the roll285at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic430moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate, Ministry school number 3396 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

285students

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate had 285 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 14451%
Asian 11641%
Māori 3111%
MELAA 228%
Pacific 186%
International 135%
Other <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 285 students on the roll, so they sum to about 122%, 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

430EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 430

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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

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate 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

TypeIntermediate
Year levelsYears 7–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3396
Address260 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Territorial authorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1960-04-27

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
St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 171 0.5 km
Ilam School ContributingYears 1–6 378 0.7 km
Middleton Grange School CompositeYears 1–13 1,385 1.0 km
Medbury Preparatory School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 372 1.0 km
Wharenui School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 411 1.1 km
Christchurch Boys' High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,426 1.2 km
Villa Maria College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 829 1.5 km
Tūora Fendalton School ContributingYears 1–6 419 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate cover?

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is a intermediate, which covers years 7–8.

How many students attend Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate?

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

Does Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate a state school?

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is a state school.

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