Schools in Beckenham
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around Beckenham, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 2 primary. St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Beckenham 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.
- 1St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham · Full Primary · 172 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory58ERO review81 - View profile →
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What the record says about Beckenham schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika is a full primary school serving 172 students in Beckenham, Christchurch. A Board Assurance Review in September 2024 confirmed the board has met all regulatory and legislative requirements across six key areas as of June 2024, including Board Administration and Curriculum requirements.
Full source-linked profile →Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is a full primary school in Christchurch serving 507 students. The school's 2022 ERO review found teachers share high, clear, and equitable expectations for student learning, and the school has robust internal evaluation practices to support evidence-based improvements. The school is implementing a structured literacy approach to improve student outcomes in literacy and raise teacher confidence and skills.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Beckenham schools
What schools are in Beckenham?
Beckenham, Christchurch has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Beckenham?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika ranks highest among Beckenham schools (82/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Beckenham?
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 Beckenham 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 Beckenham address.
Decile or EQI — how are Beckenham 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).