State-integrated · Full Primary · Co-ed
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
A state-integrated full primary (years 1–8) in New Brighton, Christchurch, with 195 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · New Brighton Catholic School (Chch), Ministry school number 3445 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
195students
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) had 195 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 195 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, 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
445EQI
moderate 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
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Montessori School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 38 | 0.5 km |
| Rāwhiti School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 521 | 1.2 km |
| St James School (Aranui) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 1.7 km |
| Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,315 | 1.8 km |
| Avonside Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,089 | 1.9 km |
| South New Brighton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 381 | 2.4 km |
| Haeata Community Campus | Composite | Years 1–13 | 606 | 2.4 km |
| Chisnallwood Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 410 | 2.8 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
- New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) vs Nova Montessori School
- New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) vs Rāwhiti School
- New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) vs St James School (Aranui)
Common questions
What year levels does New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) cover?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)?
195 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) have an enrolment zone?
No. New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) a state school?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is a state-integrated school.