State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Avonhead, Christchurch, with 454 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara, Ministry school number 3434 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
454students
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara had 454 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 454 students on the roll, so they sum to about 117%, 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
398EQI
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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
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westburn Te Kura O Hereora | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 457 | 1.0 km |
| Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 425 | 1.4 km |
| Christ The King School (Burnside) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 317 | 1.5 km |
| Avonhead School - Rakipaoa | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 591 | 1.5 km |
| Burnside High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 2,725 | 1.6 km |
| Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 284 | 1.8 km |
| Tuia Burnside Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 319 | 1.9 km |
| Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 670 | 2.0 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
- Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara vs Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
- Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara vs Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
- Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara vs Christ The King School (Burnside)
Common questions
What year levels does Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara cover?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
454 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara a state school?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is a state school.