Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Grammar School | ★★★★★N/A | — |
| Christchurch East School | ★★★★★High | 454 |
| St Mary's School (Christchurch) | ★★★★★Medium | 397 |
| St Michael's Church School | ★★★★★N/A | — |
| Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery | ★★★★★High | 442 |
| Catholic Cathedral College | ★★★★★High | 448 |
| Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College | ★★★★★High | 468 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.
8,001
Stats NZ Census 2023
32.7
Stats NZ Census 2023
29.4%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$89,264
Household, annual
Gender: 4,017 male · 3,888 female
Owner-Occupied
29.4%
Rented
70.6%
Housing Quality
14.5% damp
7.5% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$432
Vacancy Rate
21.0%
Avg Persons/Household
1.9
SA2 areas: Christchurch Central-South, Christchurch Central-East, Christchurch Central, Christchurch Central-North, Christchurch Central-West