The Cathedral Grammar School
2 Chester Street West, Christchurch · Canterbury
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,035 of scored NZ schools
In summary
The Cathedral Grammar School met all criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for its age range and size, with a comprehensive curriculum and regularly reviewed safety policies and procedures.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Christchurch looking for an independent setting with an established ERO profile.
Is The Cathedral Grammar School a good school?
The Cathedral Grammar School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Suitable premises, staffing, and equipment meeting registration criteria
- Comprehensive curriculum with details made available to parents
- Regular review of safety policies and procedures
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
no discipline data · why? ▼ hide
+2.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2016-12 · above band median (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-03-24 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region - Te Tai Tini
- The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school under Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
- Premises, staffing, equipment, and curriculum are suitable for the age range and size of the school
- The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- Managers have attested compliance with fit and proper person provisions
- The school is a signatory provider to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016
"On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that The Cathedral Grammar School meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020."
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.25M
Per-student funding · 2022
$955
2018
$0.2M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.2M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 21
- Year 02 35
- Year 03 30
- Year 04 25
- Year 05 31
- Year 06 38
- Year 07 25
- Year 08 33
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 51.5%
- Asian 48.1%
- Māori 2.7%
- Other / MELAA 1.9%
- International 1.9%
- Pacific 0.8%
Location
2 Chester Street West, Christchurch. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is The Cathedral Grammar School a good school?
The Cathedral Grammar School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-03 review identified 5 key findings. The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school under Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at The Cathedral Grammar School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3650385, email principal@cathedralgrammar.school.nz, or visit www.cathedralgrammar.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
The Cathedral Grammar School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
The Cathedral Grammar School has 262 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed The Cathedral Grammar School in 2021-03, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz