Private · Full Primary · Co-ed
The Cathedral Grammar School
A private full primary (years 1–8) in Christchurch Central-West, Christchurch, with 245 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · The Cathedral Grammar School, Ministry school number 368 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
245students
The Cathedral Grammar School had 245 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 245 students on the roll, so they sum to about 108%, 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
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for The Cathedral Grammar School.
Who may enrol
The Cathedral Grammar School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 706 | 0.2 km |
| St Michael's Church School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 126 | 0.8 km |
| St Mary's School (Christchurch) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 123 | 1.0 km |
| Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery | Composite | Years 1–13 | 649 | 1.1 km |
| Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 2,076 | 1.1 km |
| St Margaret's College | Composite | Years 1–13 | 867 | 1.1 km |
| Rangi Ruru Girls' School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 705 | 1.3 km |
| Ferndale Te Ahu | Specialist School | — | 141 | 1.3 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
- The Cathedral Grammar School vs St Michael's Church School
- The Cathedral Grammar School vs St Mary's School (Christchurch)
- The Cathedral Grammar School vs Selwyn House School
Common questions
What year levels does The Cathedral Grammar School cover?
The Cathedral Grammar School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend The Cathedral Grammar School?
245 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does The Cathedral Grammar School have an enrolment zone?
No. The Cathedral Grammar School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is The Cathedral Grammar School a state school?
The Cathedral Grammar School is a private school.