Schools in Burwood
Christchurch · Canterbury
There is 1 school in and around Burwood, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 1 primary. Waitākiri Primary School 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 Burwood 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.
- View profile →
40
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory37ERO review76
What the record says about Burwood schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Waitākiri Primary School
Waitākiri Primary School is a contributing primary school in Burwood, Christchurch, with a roll of 563 students. The school's composite score is 76. The 2024 ERO review found that most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though disparities for Māori learners remain to be addressed. Strengths include effective leadership focused on evidence-based teaching, strong professional relationships, and a wide range of learning experiences.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Burwood schools
What schools are in Burwood?
Burwood, Christchurch has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Waitākiri Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Burwood?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waitākiri Primary School ranks highest among Burwood schools (40/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Burwood?
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 Burwood 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 Burwood address.
Decile or EQI — how are Burwood 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).