Villa Maria College
Type: Secondary (Y7-15) | Authority: State Integrated | Suburb: Upper Riccarton
Equity Index (EQI): 411. The EQI measures the socioeconomic barriers students face. Lower scores indicate fewer barriers; higher scores indicate greater equity needs and attract additional government funding.
Student Roll: 845 students (April 2026)
Address: 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton
Phone: 03-3484165
Enrolment: Defined enrolment zone - check your home address before enrolling
Villa Maria College is a very large state integrated secondary (y7-15) located in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. The school had 845 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 411 sits in the mid-range for Christchurch schools, reflecting a broadly mixed student community. The school operates a defined enrolment scheme - check the school's website to confirm your home address falls within the zone before enrolling.