Private · Full Primary · Boys
Medbury Preparatory School
A private full primary (years 1–8) in Fendalton, Christchurch, with 372 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Medbury Preparatory School, Ministry school number 4118 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
372students
Medbury Preparatory School had 372 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 372 students on the roll, so they sum to about 115%, 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 Medbury Preparatory School.
Who may enrol
Medbury Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tūora Fendalton School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 419 | 0.6 km |
| Christchurch Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,426 | 0.8 km |
| St Teresa's School (Riccarton) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 171 | 0.9 km |
| Ilam School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 378 | 0.9 km |
| Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 285 | 1.0 km |
| Tuia Burnside Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 319 | 1.2 km |
| Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 670 | 1.3 km |
| St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 171 | 1.7 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
- Medbury Preparatory School vs Tūora Fendalton School
- Medbury Preparatory School vs St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
- Medbury Preparatory School vs Ilam School
Common questions
What year levels does Medbury Preparatory School cover?
Medbury Preparatory School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Medbury Preparatory School?
372 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Medbury Preparatory School have an enrolment zone?
No. Medbury Preparatory School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Medbury Preparatory School a state school?
Medbury Preparatory School is a private school.