Schools in Bryndwr
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 3 schools in and around Bryndwr, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. St Andrew's College (Christchurch) 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Bryndwr 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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85
/ 100 composite
Academic96Outcomes74Retention96Wellbeing—Trajectory56ERO review84 - View profile →
78
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing91Trajectory47ERO review85 - View profile →
53
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing35Trajectory46ERO review74
What the record says about Bryndwr 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 Andrew's College (Christchurch)
St Andrew's College is a private composite school in Christchurch with a roll of 1,609 students. An ERO special review in 2021 found the school meets all criteria for registration under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for curriculum delivery, and has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
Full source-linked profile →St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) is a full primary school in Christchurch with 172 students. ERO's 2023 review found that leaders and teachers use evidence-based programmes to support equitable learning outcomes, and that trustees provide strong governance for continuous improvement. The school is currently operating with active limited statutory manager support from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Wairakei School is a contributing primary school with a composite score of 74. The school has a collaboratively inquiring staff focused on student-centred improvement, prioritising wellbeing within a culture of hauora and care. Leadership is actively developing literacy practices and assessment approaches, with support from an external facilitator and strong connections to the wider community through Kāhui Ako links.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Bryndwr schools
What schools are in Bryndwr?
Bryndwr, Christchurch has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): St Andrew's College (Christchurch), St Patrick's School (Bryndwr), Wairakei School (Christchurch). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Bryndwr?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Andrew's College (Christchurch) ranks highest among Bryndwr schools (85/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Bryndwr?
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 Bryndwr 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 Bryndwr address.
Decile or EQI — how are Bryndwr 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).