Schools in Avondale
Christchurch · Canterbury
There is 1 school in and around Avondale, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 1 intermediate. Chisnallwood Intermediate is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Avondale ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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What the record says about Avondale schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Most learners at Chisnallwood Intermediate achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with improved outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners. The school has improvement-focused leadership and uses teachers' strengths effectively, supporting learners well through specialised programmes and targeted teaching practices. The school's composite score is 76.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Avondale schools
What schools are in Avondale?
Avondale, Christchurch has 1 school on our records (1 intermediate): Chisnallwood Intermediate. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Avondale?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Chisnallwood Intermediate ranks highest among Avondale schools (30/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Avondale?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Avondale does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Avondale address.
Decile or EQI — how are Avondale schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).